MCQ Chapter 12 Class 11 English Bihar Board Exceptional Role of Newspapers in Development 1. What kind of association does K.R. Narayanan describe between humans and the printed word?Weak and temporaryStrong and universalIrrelevant in modern timesDependent on technologyQuestion 1 of 202. Why does K.R. Narayanan believe the written word will retain its supremacy?It is cost-effective.It evokes a deeper emotional reaction.It is easier to access than electronic media.It is better for commercialisation.Question 2 of 203. What role did newspapers play during India’s freedom movement?Encouraged foreign policiesSupported colonial ruleActed as a tool for raising awareness and resistanceAvoided political involvementQuestion 3 of 204. Which of the following best describes the growth of print media in India?Declining circulationExplosion of newspapers and periodicalsTransition to digital mediaCentralised media ownershipQuestion 4 of 205. What does Narayanan suggest about the electronic media in competition with print media?It is likely to replace newspapers.It cannot replicate the unique impact of the printed word.It is more reliable and factual.It caters better to rural populations.Question 5 of 206. What issue does Narayanan raise about Indian newspapers covering global events?They focus only on regional stories.They give too much prominence to trivial global events.They lack access to international news.They avoid reporting political matters.Question 6 of 207. What does Narayanan identify as an essential function of newspapers?Promoting political ideologiesServing as a daily ritual for readersSupporting consumerismAvoiding controversial topicsQuestion 7 of 208. What is Narayanan’s opinion on preserving cultural identity through newspapers?It is unimportant in a globalised world.It is essential for maintaining values and heritage.It should be limited to regional newspapers.It conflicts with the commercialisation of media.Question 8 of 209. What was the unique feature of the Malayala Manorama's crusade?It fought for freedom of the press.It supported British policies.It avoided political issues.It focused only on economic reforms.Question 9 of 2010. What lesson does Narayanan highlight from the success of language newspapers in India?Cultural diversity strengthens media.Regional languages hinder readership growth.National newspapers dominate rural areas.English is the only viable medium for media growth.Question 10 of 2011. What does K.R. Narayanan warn against in media practices?Emphasizing ethics over businessOver-commercialisation and lack of responsibilityPromoting regional languagesIncluding investigative journalismQuestion 11 of 2012. What was the reaction of thoughtful people to the question of the greatest invention?The invention of electricityThe invention of the internetThe printing pressThe invention of televisionQuestion 12 of 2013. Why does Narayanan praise the written word over videos and oral expositions?Videos are expensive to produce.The printed word stimulates a deeper emotional reaction.Oral expositions lack reach.Videos focus only on entertainment.Question 13 of 2014. What has contributed to the exceptional role of newspapers in India, according to Narayanan?Lack of competition from electronic mediaTheir role in the freedom movement and developmentTheir focus on trivial global eventsTheir avoidance of political involvementQuestion 14 of 2015. What does Narayanan suggest newspapers should cultivate among people?Political loyaltyCommercial valuesEthical and cultural valuesFear of changeQuestion 15 of 2016. What does the phrase “soul-stirring instrument” imply about newspapers?They are limited to emotional content.They evoke deep reflection and inspiration.They focus on entertainment.They have lost their impact in modern times.Question 16 of 2017. Why is the freedom of the press considered essential?To promote commercialisationTo ensure unrestricted flow of informationTo focus on government propagandaTo replace electronic mediaQuestion 17 of 2018. What was the key challenge faced by the Indian Newspaper Society in its early days?Lack of readershipStruggling for newsprint during the warCensorship from colonial rulersCompetition with global newspapersQuestion 18 of 2019. What does Narayanan consider an achievement of Indian newspapers?Their ability to ignore trivial issuesTheir wide circulation and role in daily lifeTheir complete independence from advertisementsTheir focus only on English contentQuestion 19 of 2020. What is the ultimate responsibility of newspapers according to K.R. Narayanan?To compete with electronic mediaTo act responsibly and preserve national valuesTo focus on global trendsTo entertain the massesQuestion 20 of 20 Loading...
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