Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Social Change and Development in India: Mass Media and Communication

Question:

Assertion (A): Mass Media is a part of everyday life.

Reason (R): In many middle class households across the country people wake up only to put on the radio, switch on the television, look for the morning newspaper.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

A is correct R is incorrect

R is correct and A is incorrect

Both A and R are correct

Both A and R are incorrect

Correct Answer:

Both A and R are correct

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → Both A and R are correct

  • Assertion (A): Mass media is a part of everyday life. This statement is true. Mass media encompasses various forms of communication that reach a large audience, including television, radio, newspapers, the internet, and social media. These forms of media are widely used by people in their daily lives to stay informed, entertained, and connected.
  • Reason (R): In many middle class households across the country people wake up only to put on the radio, switch on the television, look for the morning newspaper. This statement provides an example that supports the assertion. It highlights how people in many households start their day by engaging with mass media, demonstrating its prevalence in everyday life.