Question

An independent media is not so important in a democracy.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Media plays an important role in democracy. It is regarded as the fourth pillar of democracy. It provides news and discusses events taking place in the country. It makes people aware of how the government works, what are the policies being implemented by the government so that people can take action accordingly.

It plays important role in promoting transparency in the system. Writing a balanced report depends on the media being independent. It means media is not influenced or controlled by anyone not even government. It writes news unbiasedly and upholds the trusts of people in the media.

Independent media forms the backbone of awareness in the country. Biased media can manipulate the facts and figure and falsification will ultimately hamper democracy.