freedom of speech and press role Mcqs
1. Which one of the following Constitutions does not grant right to freedom of speech?
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A. Swiss Constitution of 1874

B. Japanese Constitution of 1946

C. None of the above

D. USSR Constitution of 1936

2. On which of the following grounds government in India cannot restrict freedom of speech?
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A. When public order is likely to be disturbed

B. When relations with foreign Government are likely to be spoiled

C. When security of state is in danger

D. When stability of Government is in danger
3. Which one of the following is true about freedom of speech in Pakistan?
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A. It has been provided in the constitution

B. It has been given to the people by the President

C. For it the people had to put in hard struggle

D. None of the above

E. It has been forcibly obtained by the opposition

4. Which one of the following function is not performed by the press?
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A. It acquaints the people with the various problems facing the country

B. It provides ready-made opinion to the people

C. It helps the government in preparation of electoral lists

D. It helps the government in knowing public mind

5. Which of the following is no a reasonable restriction on the freedom of speech?
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A. It should not defame the nation

B. It should not criticise the government bluntly

C. It should not disturb peace

D. It should not instigate communal feelings

6. Of a good free press it is expected that it should:
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A. Focus attention on failures of the government

B. Draw attention only on the achievements of the government

C. None of the above

D. Give fair picture of national progress

E. Lay more stress on national rather than international events

7. In the constitution of Pakistan freedom of press exists because:
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A. Propagate violence

B. The people are highly educated

C. It is implied in the right of expression

D. The government are highly educated

E. Managements of the press are keen to have that

8. In a parliamentary democracy good press is expected to:
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A. Be motivated by profit motives

B. Cash on sensational news

C. Build healthy public opinion

D. Seek directions of the ruling party

9. A free press is one which:
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A. Propagate violence

B. Sides with educated

C. Gives an impartial account of events

D. Sides with the elites

E. Spreads communal hatred

10. Which one of the followings does not fall under the freedom of press?
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A. Right to print public news and views

B. Freedom not to publish any news, article, correspondence or other matter

C. Right to gather news

D. None of the above
11. Freedom of speech and free press are: ___________?
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A. Complementary of each other

B. Contradictory to each other

C. Partly complementary to each other

D. Both complementary as well as contradictory to each other

12. Freedom of speech is a feature of: ____________?
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A. Democratic as well as totalitarian constitutions

B. Democratic Constitutions

C. None of the above

D. Totalitarian Constitutions

13. The right to freedom of speech and expression:
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A. Includes freedom of press only in certain respects

B. None of the above

C. Includes freedom of press

D. Does not include freedom of press

14. Importance of free press all over the world has increased because:
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A. There is keen competition in the press industry

B. The people are awakening everywhere

C. The Governments want to give it to the people

D. The Governments have now no means to restrict this freedom

15. It is usually believed about freedom of speech that:
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A. There should be absolute freedom

B. It should be left to the decision of the executive head

C. There should be no restriction on it

D. There should be some reasonable restrictions on it
16. Which one of the following does not fall under the purview of freedom of speech and expression?
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A. Freedom of propagation of ideas

B. None of the above

C. Freedom of circulation ones ideas

D. Freedom of publish ones ideas

17. Freedom of press includes:
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A. Right to print and publish news and views

B. To comment on public affairs and criticize public men and measures

C. All the above

D. To distribute or circulate the printed matters

18. Which of the following is not linked closely with the freedom of speech?
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A. Right to hold meetings

B. Right to hold property

C. Free press

D. Right to express views

E. Right to criticise the government

19. Which one of the following is essential for freedom of speech?
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A. Enlightened public opinion

B. Rich peasantry

C. None of the above

D. Powerful government

E. Single party system

20. Freedom of speech is usually available in: ___________?
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A. Totalitarian states

B. Fascist states

C. Dictatorships

D. Liberal democracies
21. Which of the following is not covered under the freedom of press?
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A. Suppression of the views of the opposition

B. Publication of letters to the editor

C. Commenting on the views of political leadership

D. Expression of views of the opposition

E. Publication of the views of the intelligentsia

22. In Pakistan the people have been given freedom of speech because:
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A. The people are vigilant

B. It is provided in the constitution as a fundamental right

C. The government of the day will it

D. The opposition is strong and well organised

23. If freedom of speech is desired by a nation for that it is essential that there should be:_________?
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A. Single party system

B. Presidential system of Government

C. Philosopher king

D. Liberal democracy
24. The terms press includes:
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A. Newspapers only

B. Weekly and monthly periodicals only

C. None of the above

D. Newspapers, weeklies, monthlies and other published material
25. Who of the following is usually denied freedom of speech?
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A. The working labourers

B. Peasants and agriculturists

C. Unemployed youth

D. People of the armed forces

E. Skilled technocrats

26. The importance of the press has increased in recent years due to: __________?
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A. Invention of printing machines

B. Manufacture of paper in large quantity

C. Spread of education

D. Introduction of quick means of transportation

27. On which of the following ground freedom of speech in a parliamentary democracy can reasonably be restricted?
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A. When the majority does not want driticism

B. When foreign governments do not like criticism

C. When the right endangers well established social norms

D. When the right endangers well established social norms

E. When people begin to vehemently criticise the government

28. The Soviet Constitution of 1936 did not grant freedom of speech to:
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A. Proletariat

B. All the above three categories of persons

C. Enemies of socialism

D. Women

29. If the people want to have freedom of speech for that it is essential that they:
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A. Should be vigilant

B. They should leave it to the opposition

C. They should leave everything to the care of the head of the government

D. They should leave it to the Government

30. Of a good press it is expected that:
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A. It should give the viewpoint of the government only

B. It should focus opposition viewpoint only

C. It should devote attention both to the government and opposition viewpoint

D. It should prefer government viewpoint over opposition

E. It should prefer opposition viewpoint over government

31. Which one of the following is not the function of a good and free press?
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A. To help in the eradication of social evils

B. To promote cultural heritage

C. To create healthy public opinion

D. To encourgae communal disharmony

E. To give an idean of achievements of nation