Assertion (A): There is an urgent need for a law of privacy in Reason (R): As most media outlets, especially electronic, have opted for blatant sensationalism, the proposition needs a global consideration. (A) Both (A) and (R) are true (B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is the correct explanation of (A) (C) […]
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Assertion (A): The editors have lost out to the commercial influence within the newspapers. Reason (R): Existence of “news whole” is the reason for that. (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 (R) is
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Assertion (A): Corporate ownership of media is beneficial for audiences in the rural hinterland. Reason (R): Market-driven media will not bother much about their social responsibility as they concentrate more on returns than anything else. (A) Both (A) and (R) are true. (B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct
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Assertion (A): Sting journalism has infused fear among the corrupt power wielders. Reason (R): Sting journalism often invades the privacy of the individuals. Codes: (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 (R) is false.
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Assertion (A): The television in India does not cater to the needs of the common people. Reason (R): All the television channels are owned by the rich and powerful persons. (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)
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Assertion (A): The content of the news in television channels does not reflect the reality of the country. Reason (R): The newspersons do not know the reality of the Indian Society. (A) Both (A) and (R) are false. (B) Both (A) and (R) are true. (C) (A) is true, but (R) is not the sufficient
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Assertion (A): The ethics of journalism are eroding at a fast pace. Reason (R): It is because of the market forces and revenue driven policies. (A) Both (A) and (R) are correct. (B) Both (A) and (R) are incorrect. (C) (A) is incorrect, (R) is correct. (D) (A) is correct but there can be many
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Which of the following does not contribute to the ‘credibility’ of the press? (A) Impartiality (B) Believability (C) Sensationalism (D) Accuracy Correct Ans: (C) Explanation: The credibility of the press depends on several key factors, including impartiality, believability, and accuracy. Impartiality ensures that journalists present news without bias, allowing the audience to form their own
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