Q1. Why is public opinion so important in democracy?
Strong public can prevent a government from being a dictator
an alert and well-informed public health the democratically elected
government to become and remain responsible to the people
B. Mention some of the principles that media should follow before
reporting any news?
It should get news from reliable resources
provide opportunities to the poor and minorities to express their
opinion
fair and neutral news
respect for others’ privacy
Why is it important for people to hear adequate in formation on
different issues? Without information, citizens cannot make the right choice when choosing the leaders on participating in the decision-making processes
Right to information ensures that the government is more responsible
and accountable to the people
there is also beneficial to the government as openness and
transparency creates trust
it gives the citizen the right to seek information from government
organisations regarding policies and procedures of the government
Mention any four features of the Right to information act 2008?
All citizens have access to information pertaining to any period, in any
form, in official languages
they have a right to inspection of record work and samples of material
very nominal fee and no fee for persons below the poverty line
When has the government the right to deny access to records or
information? The government has the right to deny access to records and information regarding national security, international relations, scientific or economic interests of the country are that which could endanger the life or physical safety of a person.
Media today is not free from checks justify his statements?
Registration of newspapers in India
all the newspapers that are published in India need to be registered
with the RNI. The RNI then issues a certificate of registration. It keeps a record call the Central broadcasting code 1962 which is otherwise called program code for both all India radio and DOORDARSHAN prohibits the following
criticism of friendly countries
attack on religious communities it is one of the most important bodies
that sustains democracy freedom of speech and warn on censure the errant to journalist guilty for violation of norms of journalistic conduct
Name few important names of newspaper and magazine of India
newspapers
the Times of India
the Hindustan Times
the statesman
magazine
India today
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frontline What is the role of media and democracy
the media and democracy is important. It plays an important role in
forming and in expression of public opinion media helps government to be accountable