In which of the following ways mass media act as "Watchdog of Democracy" ?

(A) Spread the spirit of self - reliance

(B) Fight against socially oppressive practices

(C) Rational Scientific ethos promoted.

(D) Documenting Developmental progress

(E) Obstruct the development of modern Industrial society

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(A), (B), (C), (D) only

In independent India, Jawaharlal Nehru, the first prime minister, called upon the media to function as the watchdog of democracy. The media was expected to spread the spirit of self-reliance and national development among the people. The media was seen as a means to inform the people of the various developmental efforts. The media was also encouraged to fight against oppressive social practices like untouchability, child marriages, and ostracism of widows, as well as beliefs of witchcraft and faith healing. A rational, scientific ethos was to be promoted for the building of a modern industrial society.