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Discussion Forum : Theme Detection - Theme Detection (Q.No. 15)
Theme Detection
Directions to Solve

Each of the following questions contains a small paragraph followed by a question on it. Read each paragraph carefully and answer the question given below it.

15.
The press should not be afraid of upholding and supporting a just and righteous cause. It should not be afraid of criticising the government in a healthy manner. The press has to be eternally vigilant to protect the rights of the workers, backward and suppressed sections of the society. It should also give a balanced view of the things so that people can be helped in the formation of a healthy public opinion.

The passage best supports the statement that
press has a great role to play in a democracy.
the press is the only means to project to the masses the policies of the government.
the freedom of press is essential for the proper functioning of democracy.
the press can be used by the governments as an effective media for the upliftment of the backward sections of society.
all the information given by the press should be well-articulated so as to gain a good opinion towards the ruling party.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
8 comments Page 1 of 1.
Joseph said:   1 decade ago
Why not option A. Freedom of press is not exactly implied in the para.
Tarun said:   1 decade ago
@Joseph- I think C is the correct answer as they have mentioned in the para that press should not be afraid of criticizing the government which clearly indicate that freedom of press is necessary for proper functioning of democracy.
Abraham said:   1 decade ago
I think it should be "A" as the para is mostly about what the Press "Should do" and hence implies that it has an important role to play.
Ponnarasu said:   1 decade ago
It is not related to press's rights (freedom). Its related to press's duty (being true and helping in reforms).

So, correct answer should be A.
Mohit Lamba said:   10 years ago
Option C is correct.

A. The para does not talk of democracy and press AT ALL. E shouldn't apply our imagination and reasoning in such questions.

B. Again it is not supported anywhere in the para. Don't apply our imagination and reasoning in such questions.

E. The para talks of criticizing the government.

C and D very close. Everything of opt C is supported by para undoubtedly. However "by the governments as an effective media" of option D is not supported by the para.

I hope it helps.
Abhi said:   10 years ago
@Mohit Lamba.

Democracy is mentioned in option C also.
Maneo said:   8 years ago
I think both A and C is correct.
Swathi said:   8 years ago
I think A is the closest answer for this. " the freedom of press is essential for the proper functioning of democracy". It means press cannot behave as per their choice.
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