Assertion (A): The dominant paradigm of development appeared to provide a clear-cut blue print for the quick development of third world countries. Reason (R): The paradigm emphasised a non-linear and participatory mediated communication for this purpose. (A) Both (A) and (R) are true. (B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the […]
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Assertion (A): Most early Libertarians had an unrealistic view of how long it would take to find the truth and establish an ideal social order. Reason (R): Because this ideal order was not necessarily a democracy and might not always allow communication freedom. (A) Both (A) and (R) are true. (B) Both (A) and (R)
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Assertion (A): Media professionals do not identify and censure fellow professionals who violate professional standards. Reason (R): Because professional groups tend to protect their members from outside criticism. (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)
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Assertion (A): Empathy is an important factor in modernisation of traditional societies. Reason (R): Since modernisation is westernisation, mediated development depends on individual empathy in the process. (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
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Assertion (A): Media professionals do not have much control over their work. Reason (R): As they are restricted by the legal and ethical aspects of the profession. (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
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Assertion (A): Post-modernist trends are blatantly visible in the content and design of Indian newspapers. Reason (R): Because of impact and competition from the medium of television. (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
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Assertion (A): India churns out a large number of commercial films from its dream factories with very little focus on creative innovation. Reason (R): The Indian film industry is managed by unskilled and untrained manpower and driven by the aspirations of black money holders. (A) Both (A) and (R) are true. (B) Both (A) and
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Assertion (A): Subliminal advertising is rampant in Indian media and is unchecked. Reason (R): The self-regulatory mechanism in the form of code of ethics has proved ineffective. (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
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