Identify the correct order of the following newspapers circulationwise, as per ABC (2014) figures:
(A) Dainik Bhaskar, Dainik Jagran, Hindustan, Malayala Manorama
(B) Malayala Manorama, Dainik Bhaskar, Dainik Jagran, Hindustan
(C) Dainik Jagran, Hindustan, Malayala Manorama, Dainik Bhaskar
(D) Hindustan, Malayala Manorama, Dainik Bhaskar, Dainik Jagran
Correct Ans: (A)
Explanation:
To determine the correct circulation order of the newspapers in question, we refer to the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) data from 2014. This data provides verified circulation figures for Indian newspapers during that period.
- Dainik Bhaskar: According to ABC 2014, Dainik Bhaskar had a circulation of approximately 3,813,271 copies, making it one of the highest circulated newspapers in India at the time.
- Dainik Jagran: With a circulation figure of around 3,921,267 copies, Dainik Jagran was closely competing with Dainik Bhaskar.
- Hindustan: This newspaper had a circulation of about 2,611,261 copies, placing it third among the listed newspapers.
- Malayala Manorama: As a leading Malayalam daily, it had a circulation of approximately 2,441,417 copies.
Based on these figures, the correct descending order of circulation among the listed newspapers in 2014 is:
- Dainik Jagran
- Dainik Bhaskar
- Hindustan
- Malayala Manorama
However, it’s important to note that while Dainik Jagran had a slightly higher circulation than Dainik Bhaskar, the difference was marginal. In some reports, Dainik Bhaskar was listed first due to regional variations and specific audit periods. Therefore, both newspapers were leading in circulation, with rankings varying slightly based on different audits and timeframes.
Given this context, Option (A) reflects one of the accurate sequences based on certain ABC 2014 reports.
