Question

Which of the following are the basic responsibilities of the media?
(A) Impartial reportage
(B) Protecting the interest of the masses
(C) Sensitive towards national interest
(D) Identifying sensational news items
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (A), (C) and (D) only
• B. (A), (B) and (D) only
• C. (A), (B) and (C) only
• D. (B), (C) and (D) only

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

(A), (B) and (C) only

Answer 2

The basic responsibilities of the media include: (A) Impartial reportage: Media must present news in an unbiased manner.
(B) Protecting the interest of the masses: Media should advocate for and represent the interests of the general public.
(C) Sensitive towards national interest: Media should be aware of and act in accordance with the nation’s interests.
(D) Identifying sensational news items: This is often more about generating viewership than fulfilling a core responsibility of ethical journalism.
Thus, the correct options are (A), (B), and (C) only.