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Direction: Kindly read the passage carefully and answer the questions given below.The TRAI paper is right in initiating a review of the policies on radio. These also encompass the computation of licence fees, the duration of the licence, and importantly, whether mobile phones must mandatorily have an FM radio receiver. But the right to broadcast news and current affairs is the most significant issue here. According to the existing rules, FM radio broadcasters can only air AIR bulletins in ‘exactly the same format’. This is a glaring anomaly in an age where private TV channels and the Internet are allowed to broadcast news and current affairs programmes. While stakeholders have argued that radio is important as a source of information in rural areas where the availability of newspapers, TV and electrical connection is limited, the overriding argument here is one of principle: in a democracy, there must be free flow of information across mediums, subject to curbs in the form of fake news and hate speech. The government takes recourse to restrictions to freedom of speech including security, public order, decency/morality et al under Article 19(2) and has argued before various courts, where the policy has been challenged through different public interest petitions, that telecast of news on radio cannot be permitted as it “might be misused by antinational and radical elements and there is no mechanism to monitor news content on all radio stations”. This is sheer paranoia.The medium has played a critical role in strengthening peace initiatives in countries like Timor Leste and Cambodia on one hand and has been a catalyst for social progression and rural development in young democracies like Nepal. In contrast to the best of global practices which have led to radio being a primary source of not just entertainment but crisp, professionally produced and, most importantly, localised news, India is stuck in a time warp. FM channels have not warmed to broadcasting AIR news, as it could jar with the sound and tenor of their stations. Popular FM channels have been impressing upon governments for over two decades that they should be allowed to produce news content for their niche audiences. Allowing FM and community radio stations to broadcast their own news content will help in creating an informed polity all around, and strengthen grassroots democracy. The law is ably equipped to deal with transgressions, such as fake news, hate speech and defamation.Q.Which of the following statements would provide additional support for the argument in favor of permitting private FM channels to produce their own news content?a)Private FM channels have adhered to broadcasting AIR bulletins in an identical format for more than two decades.b)In certain emerging democracies such as Nepal, radio has played a pivotal role in driving rural development.c)The governments contention against allowing news broadcasts on radio is based on concerns about potential misuse by antinational and extremist elements.d)Allowing FM and community radio stations to disseminate their own news content would contribute to the creation of a well-informed populace and the fortification of grassroots democracy.Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer? for CLAT 2024 is part of CLAT preparation. The Question and answers have been prepared according to the CLAT exam syllabus. Information about Direction: Kindly read the passage carefully and answer the questions given below.The TRAI paper is right in initiating a review of the policies on radio. These also encompass the computation of licence fees, the duration of the licence, and importantly, whether mobile phones must mandatorily have an FM radio receiver. But the right to broadcast news and current affairs is the most significant issue here. According to the existing rules, FM radio broadcasters can only air AIR bulletins in ‘exactly the same format’. This is a glaring anomaly in an age where private TV channels and the Internet are allowed to broadcast news and current affairs programmes. While stakeholders have argued that radio is important as a source of information in rural areas where the availability of newspapers, TV and electrical connection is limited, the overriding argument here is one of principle: in a democracy, there must be free flow of information across mediums, subject to curbs in the form of fake news and hate speech. The government takes recourse to restrictions to freedom of speech including security, public order, decency/morality et al under Article 19(2) and has argued before various courts, where the policy has been challenged through different public interest petitions, that telecast of news on radio cannot be permitted as it “might be misused by antinational and radical elements and there is no mechanism to monitor news content on all radio stations”. This is sheer paranoia.The medium has played a critical role in strengthening peace initiatives in countries like Timor Leste and Cambodia on one hand and has been a catalyst for social progression and rural development in young democracies like Nepal. In contrast to the best of global practices which have led to radio being a primary source of not just entertainment but crisp, professionally produced and, most importantly, localised news, India is stuck in a time warp. FM channels have not warmed to broadcasting AIR news, as it could jar with the sound and tenor of their stations. Popular FM channels have been impressing upon governments for over two decades that they should be allowed to produce news content for their niche audiences. Allowing FM and community radio stations to broadcast their own news content will help in creating an informed polity all around, and strengthen grassroots democracy. The law is ably equipped to deal with transgressions, such as fake news, hate speech and defamation.Q.Which of the following statements would provide additional support for the argument in favor of permitting private FM channels to produce their own news content?a)Private FM channels have adhered to broadcasting AIR bulletins in an identical format for more than two decades.b)In certain emerging democracies such as Nepal, radio has played a pivotal role in driving rural development.c)The governments contention against allowing news broadcasts on radio is based on concerns about potential misuse by antinational and extremist elements.d)Allowing FM and community radio stations to disseminate their own news content would contribute to the creation of a well-informed populace and the fortification of grassroots democracy.Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer? covers all topics & solutions for CLAT 2024 Exam. Find important definitions, questions, meanings, examples, exercises and tests below for Direction: Kindly read the passage carefully and answer the questions given below.The TRAI paper is right in initiating a review of the policies on radio. These also encompass the computation of licence fees, the duration of the licence, and importantly, whether mobile phones must mandatorily have an FM radio receiver. But the right to broadcast news and current affairs is the most significant issue here. According to the existing rules, FM radio broadcasters can only air AIR bulletins in ‘exactly the same format’. This is a glaring anomaly in an age where private TV channels and the Internet are allowed to broadcast news and current affairs programmes. While stakeholders have argued that radio is important as a source of information in rural areas where the availability of newspapers, TV and electrical connection is limited, the overriding argument here is one of principle: in a democracy, there must be free flow of information across mediums, subject to curbs in the form of fake news and hate speech. The government takes recourse to restrictions to freedom of speech including security, public order, decency/morality et al under Article 19(2) and has argued before various courts, where the policy has been challenged through different public interest petitions, that telecast of news on radio cannot be permitted as it “might be misused by antinational and radical elements and there is no mechanism to monitor news content on all radio stations”. This is sheer paranoia.The medium has played a critical role in strengthening peace initiatives in countries like Timor Leste and Cambodia on one hand and has been a catalyst for social progression and rural development in young democracies like Nepal. In contrast to the best of global practices which have led to radio being a primary source of not just entertainment but crisp, professionally produced and, most importantly, localised news, India is stuck in a time warp. FM channels have not warmed to broadcasting AIR news, as it could jar with the sound and tenor of their stations. Popular FM channels have been impressing upon governments for over two decades that they should be allowed to produce news content for their niche audiences. Allowing FM and community radio stations to broadcast their own news content will help in creating an informed polity all around, and strengthen grassroots democracy. The law is ably equipped to deal with transgressions, such as fake news, hate speech and defamation.Q.Which of the following statements would provide additional support for the argument in favor of permitting private FM channels to produce their own news content?a)Private FM channels have adhered to broadcasting AIR bulletins in an identical format for more than two decades.b)In certain emerging democracies such as Nepal, radio has played a pivotal role in driving rural development.c)The governments contention against allowing news broadcasts on radio is based on concerns about potential misuse by antinational and extremist elements.d)Allowing FM and community radio stations to disseminate their own news content would contribute to the creation of a well-informed populace and the fortification of grassroots democracy.Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?.

Solutions for Direction: Kindly read the passage carefully and answer the questions given below.The TRAI paper is right in initiating a review of the policies on radio. These also encompass the computation of licence fees, the duration of the licence, and importantly, whether mobile phones must mandatorily have an FM radio receiver. But the right to broadcast news and current affairs is the most significant issue here. According to the existing rules, FM radio broadcasters can only air AIR bulletins in ‘exactly the same format’. This is a glaring anomaly in an age where private TV channels and the Internet are allowed to broadcast news and current affairs programmes. While stakeholders have argued that radio is important as a source of information in rural areas where the availability of newspapers, TV and electrical connection is limited, the overriding argument here is one of principle: in a democracy, there must be free flow of information across mediums, subject to curbs in the form of fake news and hate speech. The government takes recourse to restrictions to freedom of speech including security, public order, decency/morality et al under Article 19(2) and has argued before various courts, where the policy has been challenged through different public interest petitions, that telecast of news on radio cannot be permitted as it “might be misused by antinational and radical elements and there is no mechanism to monitor news content on all radio stations”. This is sheer paranoia.The medium has played a critical role in strengthening peace initiatives in countries like Timor Leste and Cambodia on one hand and has been a catalyst for social progression and rural development in young democracies like Nepal. In contrast to the best of global practices which have led to radio being a primary source of not just entertainment but crisp, professionally produced and, most importantly, localised news, India is stuck in a time warp. FM channels have not warmed to broadcasting AIR news, as it could jar with the sound and tenor of their stations. Popular FM channels have been impressing upon governments for over two decades that they should be allowed to produce news content for their niche audiences. Allowing FM and community radio stations to broadcast their own news content will help in creating an informed polity all around, and strengthen grassroots democracy. The law is ably equipped to deal with transgressions, such as fake news, hate speech and defamation.Q.Which of the following statements would provide additional support for the argument in favor of permitting private FM channels to produce their own news content?a)Private FM channels have adhered to broadcasting AIR bulletins in an identical format for more than two decades.b)In certain emerging democracies such as Nepal, radio has played a pivotal role in driving rural development.c)The governments contention against allowing news broadcasts on radio is based on concerns about potential misuse by antinational and extremist elements.d)Allowing FM and community radio stations to disseminate their own news content would contribute to the creation of a well-informed populace and the fortification of grassroots democracy.Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer? in English & in Hindi are available as part of our courses for CLAT. Download more important topics, notes, lectures and mock test series for CLAT Exam by signing up for free.

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While stakeholders have argued that radio is important as a source of information in rural areas where the availability of newspapers, TV and electrical connection is limited, the overriding argument here is one of principle: in a democracy, there must be free flow of information across mediums, subject to curbs in the form of fake news and hate speech. The government takes recourse to restrictions to freedom of speech including security, public order, decency/morality et al under Article 19(2) and has argued before various courts, where the policy has been challenged through different public interest petitions, that telecast of news on radio cannot be permitted as it “might be misused by antinational and radical elements and there is no mechanism to monitor news content on all radio stations”. This is sheer paranoia.The medium has played a critical role in strengthening peace initiatives in countries like Timor Leste and Cambodia on one hand and has been a catalyst for social progression and rural development in young democracies like Nepal. In contrast to the best of global practices which have led to radio being a primary source of not just entertainment but crisp, professionally produced and, most importantly, localised news, India is stuck in a time warp. FM channels have not warmed to broadcasting AIR news, as it could jar with the sound and tenor of their stations. Popular FM channels have been impressing upon governments for over two decades that they should be allowed to produce news content for their niche audiences. Allowing FM and community radio stations to broadcast their own news content will help in creating an informed polity all around, and strengthen grassroots democracy. The law is ably equipped to deal with transgressions, such as fake news, hate speech and defamation.Q.Which of the following statements would provide additional support for the argument in favor of permitting private FM channels to produce their own news content?a)Private FM channels have adhered to broadcasting AIR bulletins in an identical format for more than two decades.b)In certain emerging democracies such as Nepal, radio has played a pivotal role in driving rural development.c)The governments contention against allowing news broadcasts on radio is based on concerns about potential misuse by antinational and extremist elements.d)Allowing FM and community radio stations to disseminate their own news content would contribute to the creation of a well-informed populace and the fortification of grassroots democracy.Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer? defined & explained in the simplest way possible. Besides giving the explanation of Direction: Kindly read the passage carefully and answer the questions given below.The TRAI paper is right in initiating a review of the policies on radio. These also encompass the computation of licence fees, the duration of the licence, and importantly, whether mobile phones must mandatorily have an FM radio receiver. But the right to broadcast news and current affairs is the most significant issue here. According to the existing rules, FM radio broadcasters can only air AIR bulletins in ‘exactly the same format’. This is a glaring anomaly in an age where private TV channels and the Internet are allowed to broadcast news and current affairs programmes. While stakeholders have argued that radio is important as a source of information in rural areas where the availability of newspapers, TV and electrical connection is limited, the overriding argument here is one of principle: in a democracy, there must be free flow of information across mediums, subject to curbs in the form of fake news and hate speech. The government takes recourse to restrictions to freedom of speech including security, public order, decency/morality et al under Article 19(2) and has argued before various courts, where the policy has been challenged through different public interest petitions, that telecast of news on radio cannot be permitted as it “might be misused by antinational and radical elements and there is no mechanism to monitor news content on all radio stations”. This is sheer paranoia.The medium has played a critical role in strengthening peace initiatives in countries like Timor Leste and Cambodia on one hand and has been a catalyst for social progression and rural development in young democracies like Nepal. In contrast to the best of global practices which have led to radio being a primary source of not just entertainment but crisp, professionally produced and, most importantly, localised news, India is stuck in a time warp. FM channels have not warmed to broadcasting AIR news, as it could jar with the sound and tenor of their stations. Popular FM channels have been impressing upon governments for over two decades that they should be allowed to produce news content for their niche audiences. Allowing FM and community radio stations to broadcast their own news content will help in creating an informed polity all around, and strengthen grassroots democracy. The law is ably equipped to deal with transgressions, such as fake news, hate speech and defamation.Q.Which of the following statements would provide additional support for the argument in favor of permitting private FM channels to produce their own news content?a)Private FM channels have adhered to broadcasting AIR bulletins in an identical format for more than two decades.b)In certain emerging democracies such as Nepal, radio has played a pivotal role in driving rural development.c)The governments contention against allowing news broadcasts on radio is based on concerns about potential misuse by antinational and extremist elements.d)Allowing FM and community radio stations to disseminate their own news content would contribute to the creation of a well-informed populace and the fortification of grassroots democracy.Correct answer is option 'D'. 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While stakeholders have argued that radio is important as a source of information in rural areas where the availability of newspapers, TV and electrical connection is limited, the overriding argument here is one of principle: in a democracy, there must be free flow of information across mediums, subject to curbs in the form of fake news and hate speech. The government takes recourse to restrictions to freedom of speech including security, public order, decency/morality et al under Article 19(2) and has argued before various courts, where the policy has been challenged through different public interest petitions, that telecast of news on radio cannot be permitted as it “might be misused by antinational and radical elements and there is no mechanism to monitor news content on all radio stations”. This is sheer paranoia.The medium has played a critical role in strengthening peace initiatives in countries like Timor Leste and Cambodia on one hand and has been a catalyst for social progression and rural development in young democracies like Nepal. In contrast to the best of global practices which have led to radio being a primary source of not just entertainment but crisp, professionally produced and, most importantly, localised news, India is stuck in a time warp. FM channels have not warmed to broadcasting AIR news, as it could jar with the sound and tenor of their stations. Popular FM channels have been impressing upon governments for over two decades that they should be allowed to produce news content for their niche audiences. Allowing FM and community radio stations to broadcast their own news content will help in creating an informed polity all around, and strengthen grassroots democracy. The law is ably equipped to deal with transgressions, such as fake news, hate speech and defamation.Q.Which of the following statements would provide additional support for the argument in favor of permitting private FM channels to produce their own news content?a)Private FM channels have adhered to broadcasting AIR bulletins in an identical format for more than two decades.b)In certain emerging democracies such as Nepal, radio has played a pivotal role in driving rural development.c)The governments contention against allowing news broadcasts on radio is based on concerns about potential misuse by antinational and extremist elements.d)Allowing FM and community radio stations to disseminate their own news content would contribute to the creation of a well-informed populace and the fortification of grassroots democracy.Correct answer is option 'D'. 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While stakeholders have argued that radio is important as a source of information in rural areas where the availability of newspapers, TV and electrical connection is limited, the overriding argument here is one of principle: in a democracy, there must be free flow of information across mediums, subject to curbs in the form of fake news and hate speech. The government takes recourse to restrictions to freedom of speech including security, public order, decency/morality et al under Article 19(2) and has argued before various courts, where the policy has been challenged through different public interest petitions, that telecast of news on radio cannot be permitted as it “might be misused by antinational and radical elements and there is no mechanism to monitor news content on all radio stations”. This is sheer paranoia.The medium has played a critical role in strengthening peace initiatives in countries like Timor Leste and Cambodia on one hand and has been a catalyst for social progression and rural development in young democracies like Nepal. In contrast to the best of global practices which have led to radio being a primary source of not just entertainment but crisp, professionally produced and, most importantly, localised news, India is stuck in a time warp. FM channels have not warmed to broadcasting AIR news, as it could jar with the sound and tenor of their stations. Popular FM channels have been impressing upon governments for over two decades that they should be allowed to produce news content for their niche audiences. Allowing FM and community radio stations to broadcast their own news content will help in creating an informed polity all around, and strengthen grassroots democracy. The law is ably equipped to deal with transgressions, such as fake news, hate speech and defamation.Q.Which of the following statements would provide additional support for the argument in favor of permitting private FM channels to produce their own news content?a)Private FM channels have adhered to broadcasting AIR bulletins in an identical format for more than two decades.b)In certain emerging democracies such as Nepal, radio has played a pivotal role in driving rural development.c)The governments contention against allowing news broadcasts on radio is based on concerns about potential misuse by antinational and extremist elements.d)Allowing FM and community radio stations to disseminate their own news content would contribute to the creation of a well-informed populace and the fortification of grassroots democracy.Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer? theory, EduRev gives you an ample number of questions to practice Direction: Kindly read the passage carefully and answer the questions given below.The TRAI paper is right in initiating a review of the policies on radio. These also encompass the computation of licence fees, the duration of the licence, and importantly, whether mobile phones must mandatorily have an FM radio receiver. But the right to broadcast news and current affairs is the most significant issue here. According to the existing rules, FM radio broadcasters can only air AIR bulletins in ‘exactly the same format’. This is a glaring anomaly in an age where private TV channels and the Internet are allowed to broadcast news and current affairs programmes. While stakeholders have argued that radio is important as a source of information in rural areas where the availability of newspapers, TV and electrical connection is limited, the overriding argument here is one of principle: in a democracy, there must be free flow of information across mediums, subject to curbs in the form of fake news and hate speech. The government takes recourse to restrictions to freedom of speech including security, public order, decency/morality et al under Article 19(2) and has argued before various courts, where the policy has been challenged through different public interest petitions, that telecast of news on radio cannot be permitted as it “might be misused by antinational and radical elements and there is no mechanism to monitor news content on all radio stations”. This is sheer paranoia.The medium has played a critical role in strengthening peace initiatives in countries like Timor Leste and Cambodia on one hand and has been a catalyst for social progression and rural development in young democracies like Nepal. In contrast to the best of global practices which have led to radio being a primary source of not just entertainment but crisp, professionally produced and, most importantly, localised news, India is stuck in a time warp. FM channels have not warmed to broadcasting AIR news, as it could jar with the sound and tenor of their stations. Popular FM channels have been impressing upon governments for over two decades that they should be allowed to produce news content for their niche audiences. Allowing FM and community radio stations to broadcast their own news content will help in creating an informed polity all around, and strengthen grassroots democracy. The law is ably equipped to deal with transgressions, such as fake news, hate speech and defamation.Q.Which of the following statements would provide additional support for the argument in favor of permitting private FM channels to produce their own news content?a)Private FM channels have adhered to broadcasting AIR bulletins in an identical format for more than two decades.b)In certain emerging democracies such as Nepal, radio has played a pivotal role in driving rural development.c)The governments contention against allowing news broadcasts on radio is based on concerns about potential misuse by antinational and extremist elements.d)Allowing FM and community radio stations to disseminate their own news content would contribute to the creation of a well-informed populace and the fortification of grassroots democracy.Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer? tests, examples and also practice CLAT tests.