A. It provides ready-made opinion to the people
B. It helps the government in knowing public mind
C. It helps the government in preparation of electoral lists
D. It acquaints the people with the various problems facing the country
Freedom Of Speech and Press Role
The importance of the press has increased in recent years due to: __________?
A. Spread of education
B. Invention of printing machines
C. Manufacture of paper in large quantity
D. Introduction of quick means of transportation
Who of the following is usually denied freedom of speech?
A. The working labourers
B. Unemployed youth
C. Peasants and agriculturists
D. Skilled technocrats
E. People of the armed forces
In a parliamentary democracy good press is expected to:
A. Build healthy public opinion
B. Cash on sensational news
C. Be motivated by profit motives
D. Seek directions of the ruling party
Of a good free press it is expected that it should:
A. Lay more stress on national rather than international events
B. Give fair picture of national progress
C. Focus attention on failures of the government
D. Draw attention only on the achievements of the government
E. None of the above
Which of the following is not covered under the freedom of press?
A. Expression of views of the opposition
B. Publication of the views of the intelligentsia
C. Publication of letters to the editor
D. Commenting on the views of political leadership
E. Suppression of the views of the opposition
Importance of free press all over the world has increased because:
A. The Governments want to give it to the people
B. The Governments have now no means to restrict this freedom
C. The people are awakening everywhere
D. There is keen competition in the press industry
In the constitution of Pakistan freedom of press exists because:
A. The government are highly educated
B. Propagate violence
C. The people are highly educated
D. It is implied in the right of expression
E. Managements of the press are keen to have that
A free press is one which:
A. Spreads communal hatred
B. Propagate violence
C. Sides with the elites
D. Sides with educated
E. Gives an impartial account of events
Of a good press it is expected that:
A. It should give the viewpoint of the government only
B. It should focus opposition viewpoint only
C. It should devote attention both to the government and opposition viewpoint
D. It should prefer government viewpoint over opposition
E. It should prefer opposition viewpoint over government