Assertion (A): The market finds that violence and sex draw larger audiences, therefore commercial entertainment offerings tend to dominate the media.
Reason (R): The market makes money by programming that yields negative externalities that improve bottom line and consequently ignores positive public sphere by the media.
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true
Correct Ans: (C)
Explanation:
Assertion (A) suggests that violence and sex attract larger audiences, causing commercial entertainment to dominate the media. This is because these elements often engage viewers, driving higher ratings and revenue.
Reason (R) claims that the market profits from programming that generates negative externalities, which boosts profits while neglecting the positive public contributions media can offer.
While both statements seem valid, the reason does not directly explain the assertion. The assertion focuses on how violence and sex draw larger audiences, leading to commercial success. On the other hand, the reason discusses negative externalities and how they improve profits, but it does not fully account for the specific impact of violence and sex on media offerings.
Thus, (A) is true, but (R) is not the correct explanation for it. The correct answer is (C) – (A) is true, but (R) is false.
