Question

Which of these characteristic(s) define journalism?

• A. Entertaining the audience
• B. Collecting, analyzing, verifying, and presenting information
• C. Public service announcements
• D. Advocacy for business concerns

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Journalism is fundamentally defined by its core process of gathering facts through research and interviews, critically analyzing the information, verifying its accuracy through multiple sources, and presenting it in a clear, objective manner to inform the public. This distinguishes journalism from entertainment, advertising or advocacy.