VOICED : Life in Kashmir under security and communications clampdown

The video discusses the severe communication challenges faced by Kashmiris due to a government-imposed blackout following the revocation of the region's special status. This has left millions without access to the outside world, affecting personal communication, social events, and media reporting. The Indian Supreme Court has been called to address the issue, while the only reliable way to communicate with the outside world is to leave Kashmir.

What is the main reason people are struggling to communicate with their family members in Kashmir?

• The government has imposed a lockdown.

• Natural disasters have disrupted communication.

• People are not interested in communicating.

• There is a technical failure in communication systems.

Which of the following communication methods is NOT affected by the blackout in Kashmir?

• Internet

• Television broadcasts

• Landlines

• Cell phones

How are local television channels helping Kashmiris during the communication blackout?

• By providing internet access

• By relaying messages from Kashmiris living outside the region

• By offering free phone calls

• By organizing community meetings

What societal event has been significantly affected by the communication blackout in Kashmir?

• School examinations

• Political rallies

• Weddings

• Sports events

What action has India's Supreme Court taken regarding the communication blackout in Kashmir?

• Ignored the issue completely

• Ordered the government to respond to a legal challenge against the blackout

• Ordered the government to maintain the blackout

• Supported the blackout as a necessary measure