Indian Newspapers

Relevance of Readability Tests in Indian Newspapers

Assertion (A): The readability tests have no relevance as far as Indian newspapers are concerned.  Reason (R): In a multi – lingual context, such an effort is difficult (A) Both (A) and (R) are true (B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). (C) (A) is true, […]

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Key Founders and Editors of Indian Newspapers

Match List – I with List – II: List – I (Founder/editor) List – II (Newspaper) (a) Annie Besant 1. The Statesman (b) Thomas J. Bennet 2. Forward (c) Robert Knight 3. New India (d) Chittaranjan Das 4. The Times of India Codes: (a) (b) (c) (d) (A) 2 1 3 4 (B) 3 1 2

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Chronological Order of Notable Indian Newspapers

Identify the correct chronological sequence of the following newspaper: (A) Amrita Bazar Patrika, Swarajya, the Hindustan Times, Deccan Herald (B) Swarajya, the Hindustan Times, Deccan Herald, Amrita Bazar Patrika (C) The Hindustan Times, Deccan Herald, Amrita Bazar Patrika, Swarajya (D) Deccan Herald, Amrita Bazar Patrika, Swarajya, the Hindustan Times Correct Ans: (A) Explanation: To understand

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Government Control Over Newspaper Circulation in India

Assertion (A): The Union Government can exercise limited control over the volume of circulation of Indian newspapers. Reason (R): The control over the volume of newspaper circulation is prima facie an unreasonable restriction on the press freedom. (A) Both (A) and (R) are true. (B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not

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Postmodernist Influence on Indian Newspapers

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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During whose viceroyalty was the ‘Gagging Act’ passed: 

During whose viceroyalty was the ‘Repressive Act’ also known as the ‘Gagging Act’ passed:  (A) Lord Curzon (B) Lord Lytton (C) Lord Ripon (D) Lord Morley Correct Ans: (B) Explanation: The Gagging Act of 1878, also called the Repressive Act, was passed during Lord Lytton’s viceroyalty. The British government introduced this law to suppress Indian

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Correct Chronological Order of Major Indian Newspapers

Identify the correct sequence or chronological order of the following:  (A) The Hindu, The Times of India, The Statesman, The Hindustan Times. (B) The Times of India, The Statesman, The Hindu, The Hindustan Times. (C) The Statesman, The Times of India, The Hindustan Times, The Hindu. (D) The Hindustan Times, The Hindu, The Times of

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