Press | MCQs

Explanation

Pakistan faced sanctions under the Pressler Amendment in 1990.

These sanctions were imposed by the United States

The Pressler Amendment, officially part of the U.S. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961,

This amendment was triggered in 1990 when President George H.W. Bush couldn't make that certification. 

Explanation

Passage

The press has become a great power. It plays a very important role in the political life of a country. It can change the fate of a country. With the spread of education, newspapers have become an important part of our life.

The newspapers play a very important role in our national life. They keep us informed about national and international events. We know what is happening in our country. They tell us about new discoveries and inventions. They tell us about crimes. They inform us about weather conditions.

There are different columns in newspapers. They identify our social and national problems. There are columns for sports, fashion, showbiz and cultural activities. These activities are the main parts of newspapers.

Newspapers change the public opinion. It is necessary for the newspapers to present true news and information to the people. They should work for the reformation of society. Newspaper can bring the society together on one platform.

1. Print media has become _____ in our country.

A great power

2. Press plays an important role in _____?

National life

3. Newspapers have become important because of ____?

Spread of education

4. Newspapers keep us _____?

Informed

5. Columns identify _____?

Problems

6. Newspapers change _____?

Public opinion

7. Reformation means _____?

Improvement

Explanation

PRESS means: دبانا

PULL means: کھینچنا

Explanation

Bore on => سہنا, جھیلنا, برداشت کرنا

Explanation

World press freedom index 2022.

Pakistan's position is 157th out of 180 countries. 

Topper: Norway

Bottom: North Korea

Explanation

The Guardian is a British daily newspaper. It was founded in 1821 as The Manchester Guardian, and changed its name in 1959.