Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Social Change and Development in India: Mass Media and Communication

Question:

Which of the following statement (s) is/are NOT correct in the context of the mushrooming live news channels.

Options:

Most television channels are on throughout the day, 24X7.

The format for news is lively and formal.

News has been made far more immediate, democratic and intimate.

None of the above

Correct Answer:

The format for news is lively and formal.

Explanation:

Most television channels are on throughout the day, 24X7. The format for news is lively and informal (not formal). News has been made far more immediate, democratic and intimate. Television has fostered public debate and is expanding its reach every passing year. This brings us to the question whether serious political and economic issues are neglected