A. Ernest Barker
B. H.J. Laski
C. Lord Bryce
D. Gettell
Public Opinion
Certain features of public opinion are given below, but one of them has been wrongly listed. Tick the same.
A. Public opinion is definite opinion
B. Public opinion is based on sound arguments and reasons
C. Gererally it is the opinion of the intellectual minority
D. Public opinion is based on common good
Education can help in the formation of public opinion when it:
A. Imparts committed education
B. Helps in developing moral character
C. Helps in developing sound physique
D. Helps in developing freethinking
E. Ensures that all get free education
Press can help in the formation of public opinion if:
A. It is under party control
B. It is under government control
C. It is highly critical of opposition policies
D. It is highly critical of government policies
E. It is impartial and free
Which one of the following is a hindrance in the formation of sound public opinion?
A. Circulation of political literature
B. Freedom to political parties to spread ideas
C. Removal of illiteracy
D. Widespread illiteracy
E. Periodical elections
Which one of the following is not a hindrance in the formation of public opinion?
A. Committed press
B. Controlled mass media
C. Single party political system
D. Widespread education
E. Disparities in wealth
One of the important agencies, which help in the formation of public opinion, is:
A. Cooperative societies
B. Controlled
C. Committed judiciary
D. Open platform
E. Single party legislature
Which of the following is not expected to be discharged by the public opinion?
A. To control the arbitrariness of the government
B. To awaken public consciousness on ;oblic issues
C. To help contact between de-facto and de-jure sovereign
D. To enable people to participate directly in the process of legislation
E. None of these
Which of the following is an essential element of public opinion?
A. Public issues
B. Views of the majority but not of all
C. National thinking
D. Sense of common good
Which one of the following is not true about the role of political parties in the formation of public opinion?
A. These hold public meetings
B. These spread political literature
C. These help in the selection of candidates
D. These highlight main political problems
E. These draw attention to national affairs