A. Press should be made free
B. Illiteracy may be removed
C. Economic inequality may be wiped out
D. Committed education should be encouraged
E. Political activities should be encouraged
Public Opinion
Legislature helps in the formation of public opinion because:
A. It is an important organ of government
B. It has the respobsibility of enacting laws
C. It practically controls the executive
D. It consists of elected representatives of the people
E. It focuses attention on issues public importance
Amongst the agencies of public opinion the press plays an inportant role. Press can be an effective agency of public opinion only if:
A. It is committed to the policies of the government
B. It is free and impartial
C. It supports the cause of the weaker sections
D. It is highly critical of government policies
One of the strongest hindrances in the way of formation of sound public opinion is:
A. Propaganda of radio, relevision and cinema
B. A dishonest and mischievous press
C. Progagands of political parties
D. Religious institutions
Public platform is a better agency of public opinion than the press because:
A. It has direct appeal
B. It is the best way to win the support of the educated people
C. It can influence comparatively larger number of people
D. It has wider appeal
The political parties influence the public opinion by:
A. Propagating their own programme
B. By criticizing the government
C. By acquainting the people with important public questions
D. By keeping direct contact with the people
Educational institutions help in the formulation of public opinion by:
A. Imparting education
B. By paying attention to the physical and mental development of students
C. By inculcating moral qualities
D. By cultivating habit of independent thinking and formulating correct opinion
Law and public opinion:
A. Are generally opposed to each other
B. Generally conform to each other
C. There is no relationship between the two
D. Law creates the public opinion
The importance of pblic opinion for the successful working of democracy lies in the fact that:
A. It shapes the policies of the government and exercises control over it
B. It works for the prosperity of the community
C. It protects the people
D. It ensures independence of judiciary
Which one of the following agencies exercises maximum influence on the formulation of public opinion:
A. Educational institutions
B. Religious institution
C. Trade associations
D. Press and radio