Class Notes
Media and democracy
Chapter- 5
(Civics)
A.
Tick the correct answer.
1.
The
media promotes __- in public life. - c) accountability
2.
The
media is the principal source of___ and public debate – d) Political information
3.
The
media has evolved a set of ___ or ___ for itself. – b)
principles, code of conduct
4.
___
means that one fulfils her or his responsibilities.- c) Accountability
B.
Give short answer for the following questions.
5.
How does the media protect the democratic interest
of the people?
Ans:
i.
By
passing on expert opinion to the public.
ii.
By
explaining people the flaws in the existing system and making it easier for the
people to make intelligent decisions about public life.
6.
List four objectives of the media.
Ans:
i.
Separation
of News from opinion.
ii.
Separation
of news and business interest of the newspaper.
iii.
Not
to give one-side account of event.
iv.
Give
only reports that are based on facts.
v.
Avoid
distortions of news.
C.
Give long answers for the following questions.
1.
What is the social responsibility of the media?
Ans:- The social responsibility of the
media are:-
i.
To
provide an accurate and detailed account of events.
ii.
To
provide a forum for people to share their views and ideas.
iii. To uphold the
values of the society.
iv. To gives
priority to the public interest.
2.
‘Journalist should be able to operate with
impartiality’. What do you understand by this statement?
Ans:- This statement means that
journalist should operate with autonomy, which means the freedom to act
according to one’s conscience and professional judgment. He/she must be
accountability in his/her duties. He/she must not be dependent on political
parties or business houses. Otherwise their loyalty and accountability will be
towards these parties and not towards the public. Which will therefore hampers
the media responsibility towards the society.
3.
What do you think will be the role of the media in
an undemocratic country?
Ans: The role of
media in an undemocratic society are as follows:-
i.
The
media will be puppets in hands of the government.
ii.
Media
would not show the true picture of the happenings.
iii. There would be
corruption.
iv. The government
would live the media for their favors.
v.
The
media would create sensationalism and unrest among everyone else’s.
vi. People may not have the right to express their public.
