Assertion (A): The government cannot directly restrict one freedom by permitting another freedom. Reason (R): Clause (1) of Article 19 of the Indian Constitution provides equal opportunity for every type of freedom. (A) Both (A) and (R) are true. (B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). […]
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Assertion (A): The Press in India has the liability to pay nondiscriminatory taxes. Reason (R): Under the Indian constitution, the press is no different from ordinary citizens. (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, but
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The decision of the Union Government to fix a minimum price for a newspaper was challenged by (A) Hitavada (B) The Tribune (C) Deccan Herald (D) Sakal Correct Ans: (D) Explanation The Union Government’s attempt to regulate newspaper pricing faced strong opposition, particularly from Sakal. The publication challenged this decision, arguing that it restricted press
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Expression of opinion as to the public conduct of public servants is not (A) A breach of privilege (B) Contempt of public servants (C) Violation of service protection (D) Defamatory Correct Ans: (D) Explanation: Expressing an opinion about the public conduct of government officials does not qualify as defamation. In a democratic society, public servants
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The first chairman of the Press Council of India was (A) Justice Rajagopala Iyenger (B) Justice P. B Sawant (C) Justice Jeevan Reddy (D) Justice J.R. Mudholkar Correct Ans: (D) Explanation: Justice J.R. Mudholkar was the first chairman of the Press Council of India (PCI). The government established PCI in 1966 to maintain journalistic ethics
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Assertion (A): Journalists are bound to assist investigations of offences by disclosing the information that they have collected. Reason (R): It is an obligation of every citizen including media persons under the criminal procedure code of 1973. Codes: (A) Both (A) and (R) are true. (B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is
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The right to refuse publication by a newspaper is based on the assumption that it is a (A) Public service (B) Private enterprise (C) Democratic institution (D) Personal preference Correct Ans: (B) Explanation: A newspaper’s right to refuse publication is based on the assumption that it is a private enterprise. Unlike public services, which are
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The second press commission of India suggested the removal of ________ from the official secrets Act of India, 1923. (A) Section 5 (B) Section 8 (C) Section 11 (D) Section 14 Correct Ans: (A) Explanation: The Second Press Commission of India recommended removing Section 5 from the Official Secrets Act, 1923. This recommendation aimed to
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