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Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with blanks that are to be filled in with appropriate words. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.

The press is supposed to be a means of ________ between the government and the _________.

Option 1: communication, people

Option 2: help, society

Option 3: confrontation, terrorist

Option 4: propaganda, private sector


Team Careers360 2nd Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 15th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: communication, people


Solution : The correct choice is the first option.

Communication: The imparting or exchanging of information or news. This word fits the context as it describes the purpose of the press in facilitating the flow of information.

People: Human beings in general or considered collectively. In the context of the sentence, "people" refers to the general public or citizens.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • Help: The action of helping someone to do something; assistance.

  • Society: The aggregate of people living together in a more or less ordered community.

  • Confrontation: A hostile or argumentative meeting or situation between opposing parties.

  • Terrorist: A person who uses terrorism in the pursuit of political aims.

  • Propaganda: Information, especially of a biassed or misleading nature, used to promote a political cause or point of view.

Therefore, the correct sentence is: "The press is supposed to be a means of communication between the government and the people. "

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