Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Social Change and Development in India: Mass Media and Communication

Question:

Pick out the FALSE statement:

Options:

Media has been impacted by globalisation

New technologies have helped boost the production and circulation of newspaper

Rise in electronic media has resulted in decline in circulation of print media

FM radio stations are privately owned

Correct Answer:

Rise in electronic media has resulted in decline in circulation of print media

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → Rise in electronic media has resulted in decline in circulation of print media.

It is often believed that with the growth of the television and the internet the print media would be sidelined. However, in India we have seen the circulation of newspapers grow. New technologies have helped boost the production and circulation of newspapers. A large number of glossy magazines have also made their entry into the market.