In which of the following ways mass media act as "Watchdog of Democra…

The correct answer is Option (2) → (A), (B), (C), (D) only

Jawaharlal Nehru, the first prime minister, called upon the media to function as the watchdog of democracy, and the media was given a set of tasks in building the new nation.

(A) Spread the spirit of self - reliance Correct. The media was expected to spread the spirit of self-reliance and national development among the people.

(B) Fight against socially oppressive practices Correct. The media was encouraged to fight against oppressive social practices like untouchability, child marriages and the ostracism of widows, and against beliefs of witchcraft and faith healing.

(C) Rational Scientific ethos promoted. Correct. A rational, scientific ethos was to be promoted through the media.

(D) Documenting Developmental progress Correct. The media was seen as a means to inform the people of the developmental efforts; the Films Division of the government produced newsreels and documentaries, documenting the development process as directed by the state.

(E) Obstruct the development of modern Industrial society Incorrect. The media was meant to do the opposite: the rational, scientific ethos was to be promoted for the building of a modern industrial society, not to obstruct it.