Newspapers in one language are often called national dailies because they circulate across regions. In order to compete with the electronic media, what have these newspapers done?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Both (1) and (2)
Option (1) Reduced their prices — Incorrect. To compete with the electronic media, the English dailies reduced their prices. Correct statement, but it is only one of the correct points, so on its own it is not the answer.
Option (2) Brought out editions from multiple centres — Incorrect. To reach readers in more places, the English dailies brought out editions from multiple centres. Correct statement, but it is only one of the correct points, so on its own it is not the answer.
Option (3) Used simplified and colloquial language — Incorrect. Simplified and colloquial language is the mark of Dina Thanthi, a leading Tamil newspaper. It shows how Indian language papers serve small-town readers. It was not a step taken by the English dailies to compete with electronic media.
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