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‘Those who do not read the newspaper, are uninformed and those who do read the newspaper are misinformed’ who said this?

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Q. ‘Those who do not read the newspaper, are uninformed and those who do read the newspaper are misinformed’ who said this? (December 2023, UGC NET)

1. Albert Eistein

2. Ernest Hemingway

3. Charles Dickens

4. Mark Twain

Correct Ans: (4)

Explanation: The quote “Those who do not read the newspaper are uninformed, and those who do read the newspaper are misinformed” is attributed to Mark Twain. This quote reflects Twain’s critical view of the media and its role in shaping publi opinion, highlighting the potential for misinformation even among those who stay informed through newspapers.