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Which of the following is one of the points weakening the argument to prevent the entry of foreign media?
(a) Such entry would be against traditional culture
(b) The threat being voiced by those whose business will be harmed by such an entry
(c) The arguments being put forth are at loggerheads
(d) The foreign media may not be treated on par with the domestic media
(e) None of these
What will be the impact of increasing competition?
(a) The domestic media will not be able to withstand it
(b) The foreign media will not be allowed duty concessions on import of technology
(c) It will improve Indian newspapers and television
(d) The Indian newspapers and news agencies will seek protection from the court
(e) None of these
Which of the following has been cited as having succeeded in protecting country?
(a) GATT
(b) News Agencies
(c) Television
(d) Cultural traditions
(e) None of these
Which of the following has been the major recommendation regarding the entry of foreign media?
(a) It should not be allowed
(b) It should be welcomed without putting any restrictions
(c) Allow entry, treating them on par with domestic media
(d) Allow entry, provided they do not ask for duty concessions on import of technology
(e) None of these
In the controversy involving two principles regarding allowing foreign media, which of the following is against its entry?
(a) Free flow of ideas
(b) Preserve culture
(c) Government restrictions
(d) Security across national borders
(e) Western ideology
According to the passage, which media in particular promotes Western interests?
(a) American
(b) Foreign
(c) French
(d) Western
(e) None of these
Which of the following is the meaning of the phrase “without let”, as used in the passage?
(a) with no difficulty
(b) without confinement
(c) with strings
(d) without restrictions
(e) conducive environment
Why would the entry of foreign media harm local interests?
(a) They are better equipped managerially and technologically
(b) Our cultural heritage will be lost
(c) Economic reform programmes will get a setback
(d) Different sets of laws and rules were made applicable for foreign media
(e) None of these
Which of the following is the meaning of the phrase “at variance”, as used in the passage?
(a) discrepancy
(b) at large
(c) in conformity
(d) variable
(e) differing
Which of the following seems to be the most likely purpose of writing this passage?
(a) To criticize foreign media
(b) To highlight the exploitation by developed nations
(c) To highlight the steps and caution to be taken about the entry of foreign media
(d) To make the public aware of the technological and managerial superiority of western media
(e) To prevent foreign media from entering our country
Which of the following is the meaning of the phrase “at loggerheads”, as used in the passage?
(a) in league with
(b) unimportant
(c) out of place
(d) unsuited to each other
(e) opposite to each other
Directions (12 - 13) : Choose the word that is most opposite in meaning to the word given in the passage.
COUNTER
(a) similar
(b) downwards
(c) unresponsive
(d) upwards
(e) imitate
ANTAGONISTIC
(a) counteract
(b) coincidental
(c) equal
(d) corresponding
(e) dependent
Directions (14 - 15) : Choose the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the word given in the passage.
SUSCEPTIBILITIES
(a) norms
(b) weaknesses
(c) influences
(d) persuasions
(e) sensitivities
RHETORIC
(a) rhyming words
(b) persuasive speaking
(c) dull monologue
(d) tongue-in-cheek
(e) double talk
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