Is India in a state of ‘undeclared emergency’? Several media organizations think this is, indeed, the case
Directions: In the following passage, some of the words are missing. Find the suitable word from the options given below that make the paragraph meaningful.
Is India in a state of ‘undeclared emergency’? Several media organizations think this is, indeed, the case. Their concerns cannot be (A). “Democratic” India has developed a rash of brash and intimidating members of the fourth estate, who still have the spine left to be objective and Critical.
Legal provisions, sum of which are legacies of colonial law, are being blatantly used to impose a culture of science. Consider the latest__ (B) of the slew of sedition cases filed against several senior journalists as well as a member of the opposition across five states for their alleged ‘ misleading’ tweets on the violence and the death of a farmer during the disturbances on Republic Day. This particular incident reveals the dual nature of the challenge that (C) Indian media today.
First, a partisan, competitive ecosystem and commercial imperatives are forcing journalists to express onions that do not, on some occasions, reflect ground actualities- the faulty interpretations of death of the farmer are a case in point.
Yet, the twisting of facts by a media fraternity, perceived to be the cheerleaders of the present dispensation, is seldom (D). This is unmitigated hypocrisy and intimidating. The weaponization of sedition as well as of other draconian legislations can have only intent: the stifling of expression of independent, critical opinion not just by journalists but also by comedians and citizens. This warrants reflection on the path of the Institution that claims to be the (E) of democracy.
Q. Which of the following options will come in blank (A)?
A. Brushed away
B. Brushed back
C. Brushed off
D. Brushed aside
E. Brushed up
Sol: The context of the sentence talks about the concerns which media organizations have and that cannot be ignored.
In that context only option (D) “brushed aside” fit to the context of the sentence which means- to
move someone or something out of one’s path Meaning of “Brushed away”- to remove something by applying sweeping stroke to or the surface it’s on, typically with one’s hand “Brushed back”- (of a pitcher) force a batter to step back to avoid being hit by a ball pitched close to the body “Brushed off “- dismiss someone or something in an abrupt way “Brushed up”- improve one’s existing knowledge or skill in a particular area
Q. Which of the following options will come in blank (B)?
A. Impeccability
B. Indemnification
C. Transgression
D. Irreproachability
E. Regression
Sol: The context of the sentence talks about the sedition cases filed against several journalists because of the misleading tweets, we can say that the cases are filed because of the non adherence to the law.
In that context option (A) and (D) are opposite to the context of the sentence
“Impeccability”- In accordance with highest standard; faultless
“Irreproachability”- beyond criticism; faultless
Option (B) and (E) do not match to the context of the sentence
“Indemnification”- compensation for harm or loss
“Regression”- a return to a former or less developed state
Only option (C) fit to the context of the sentence
Q. Which of the following options will come in blank (C)?
A. Elude
B. Eschew
C. Dodge
D. Outface
E. Confronts
Sol: The context of the sentence says that the Indian media face a dual challenge. ‘To face something’means to ‘confront it.’
Contact only option (E) fill the blank, which means- come face to face with (someone) with
hostile or argumentative intent Meaning of “Elude”- escape from or avoid (a danger, enemy), typically in skilful or cunning way
“Eschew”- deliberately avoid using; abstain from “Dodge”- avoid (someone or something) by a
sudden quick movement “Outface”- disconcert or defeat (an opponent) by confronting them boldly
Q. Which of the following options will come in blank (D)?
A. Riffled
B. Scrutinized
C. Nudged
D. Analyzed
E. Explored
The context of this sentence says that the twisted facts by media fraternity are really investigated or probed
In that context options (A), (C) and (E) do not support the context of the sentence “Riffled”- turn over something, especially the pages of book quickly or casually
“Nudged”- prod (someone) gently with one’s elbow in order to attract attention
“Explored”- travel through (an unfamiliar area) in order to learn about it
Between option (B) and (D), scrutinized is the right option which means- examine or inspect closely or thoroughly
Q. Which of the following options will come in blank (E)?
A. Coprisoner
B. Emancipator
C. Custodian
D. Liberator
E. Offender
The context says that the stifling of expressions reflect seriousness for the institutions that claim
to be the “something” of democracy In that context only option (C) “custodian” fit to the context of the sentence, which means- a person who has responsibility for taking care of or protecting something
“Coprisoner”- a fellow prisoner
“Emancipator”- to set free from control or slavery
“Liberator”- someone or something that helps a person or thing be free
“Offender”- a person who commit an illegal act