Which of the following are privately run FM channels in India not permitted to broadcast?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Political news bulletins
Option (1) Live sports commentary — Incorrect. The bar placed on private FM channels covers political news bulletins only. Live sports commentary is entertainment content and lies outside that bar.
Option (2) Political news bulletins — Correct. Privately run FM channels are not permitted to broadcast any political news bulletins. This is why they lean on popular music to hold their audiences.
Option (3) Sponsored advertisements — Incorrect. Advertisements are how private FM channels earn money. Many of these channels belong to media conglomerates that run them as a business.
Option (4) Public interest messages — Incorrect. Public interest messages are allowed. Even the village FM station of Raghav Mahato in Bihar broadcasts public interest messages on HIV and polio.
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