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session 2 Media and democracy

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 2mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which day is celebrated as the national press day in India?

a)

November 16

b)

December 16

c)

January 16

d)

February 16

2.

When was the press council act was set up?

a)

1960

b)

1966

c)

1950

d)

1961

3.

Who is the present chairman of Press council of India?

a)

Justice Rana Sangha

b)

R.Palaniswamy

c)

Justice Chandramauli Kumar Prasad

4.

If you have decided to publish a newspaper, the first step would be to register it with the:-----------

a)

Registrar of newspaper

b)

Press Council of India

c)

Registrar General

5.

What rights do media have?

a)

Freedom to reside anywhere in India

b)

Freedom of Speech and expression

c)

Freedom to assemble anywhere in India.

6.

what is the objective behind the establishment of press council act 1978?

a)

To protect the freedom of press

b)

Not to protect the freedom of Press

c)

All the above

7.

What are the qualification is needed to become the Chairman of Press council of India?

a)

Retired judge of High Court

b)

Retired judge of Supreme Court

c)

Retired judge of Session court

8.

Who elects the Chairman of the Press council of India?

a)

Members of the Legislative council and Assembly

b)

Members of the selected committees of Lok sabha and Rajya Sabha

9.

The Press council Act controls ------------

a)

Govt and Govt

b)

Govt and people

c)

Press and Govt.

10.

Which is the first channel in India?

a)

AAJ Tak

b)

Doordarshan

c)

NDTV