The Hindu, English-language daily newspaper published in Chennai (Madras), is generally regarded as one of India’s most influential dailies.
Established in 1878 as a weekly. The Hindu became a daily in 1889. While India was under British Rule, the paper spoke out for independence – but in a moderate vein. After India achieved independence in 1947, The Hindu built a network of foreign bureaus while extending its coverage of India.
The Hindu is distinguished for its comprehensive coverage of national and international political news and for its emphasis on accuracy and balanced coverage. Although it is published in a provincial capital. The Hindu’s reportage and editorials are read carefully and taken seriously in the national capital. At the beginning of the 21st century, its daily circulation exceeded 900,000. The newspaper’s parent company, Hindu Group Publications, also publishes the Hindu Business Line, a daily business paper, and popular magazines such as Frontline and Sports Star.
After reading the passage, it becomes obvious that, for a newspaper to become popular, it has to be free, and gather information from all over. For this it is important for the agency to build a ………..
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Network of national and international bureaus
A bureau is a newspaper's office in another city or country that gathers news there. The passage says that after 1947 The Hindu built a network of foreign bureaus while extending its coverage of India, and it is known for its coverage of national and international news. To gather information from all over, a paper needs offices both at home and abroad.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 1: Network of computers — Incorrect. Not mentioned: computers are not mentioned; a network of machines does not by itself collect news from different places.
Option 2: Network of Village Panchayat — Incorrect. Not mentioned: Panchayats are local village councils, not news offices, and they play no part in the passage.
Option 4: Network of powerful politicians and businessmen — Incorrect. Wrong link: relying on the powerful would make a paper less free, which goes against the point of the question.