Assertion (A): The Union Government should never enact a legislation to control social media networks.
Reason (R): The social media sites have posed a great danger to national security and sovereignty by becoming vehicles of anti-national propaganda.
- Both (A) and (R) are true.
- Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
- (c)(A) is true, but (R) is false.
- (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Correct Ans: (C)
Explanation:
The assertion states that the Union Government should never enact legislation to control social media networks. This means the government should not impose legal restrictions, even if risks exist. However, this claim is debatable because social media allows free speech but also spreads harmful content such as fake news, cyber threats, and extremist propaganda.
The reason states that social media poses a threat to national security because it serves as a tool for anti-national activities. This statement is true. Many governments worldwide have identified social media misuse, where terrorist groups, fake news campaigns, and misinformation have spread, affecting public opinion and national security.
However, the reason does not support the assertion correctly. If social media truly endangers national security, then the government may need to regulate it in some form. Completely avoiding legislation ignores the potential harm these platforms can cause. Instead, a balanced approach is necessary—one that ensures free expression while preventing misuse.
Thus, the correct answer is (C)—the assertion is true, but the reason is false.
