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

The Correct Option is C

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.

Answer 2

The basic responsibilities of the media include:

• (A) Impartial reportage: The media should report news in an unbiased and objective manner, providing accurate and balanced information to the public.
• (B) Protecting the interest of the masses: The media serves as a watchdog of society and is responsible for advocating the welfare and interests of the general public, ensuring that their voices are heard and their concerns are addressed.
• (C) Sensitive towards national interest: The media must prioritize the national interest, ensuring that its reporting does not harm the country's reputation or stability, and it upholds the values of national integrity and security.
• (D) Identifying sensational news items: While the media does often report on sensational news, this is not considered a fundamental responsibility. Instead, the media should focus on responsible reporting, rather than sensationalizing stories for the sake of attracting attention.

Thus, the correct answer is (3) (A), (B) and (C) only.