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:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Both A and R are correct
Assertion (A): Mass Media is a part of everyday life. True. Radio, television, newspapers and mobile phones are used by people every day, at home and at work.
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. True. This is what happens in many middle class homes, and the younger children may first glance at their mobile phones. It is the example that shows how much the media is part of daily life.
NCERT (2025-26): “Mass media is a part of our everyday life. 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. The younger children of the same households may first glance at their mobile phones to check their missed calls.…” |