freedom of speech and press role MCQs – Page 2

Practise focused freedom of speech and press role questions with marked answers for exam preparation and subject revision.

freedom of speech and press role Mcqs
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