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Which of the following best describes the agenda‑setting function of newspapers in India?

easy MCQ 1 mark Class 7 · Social and Political Life · Understanding Media
  1. Providing entertainment only
  2. Selecting which issues are highlighted
  3. Regulating news content
  4. Publishing only local news
Answer
Selecting which issues are highlighted

The correct answer is Selecting which issues are highlighted — Confirm the other options do not describe agenda‑setting.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Identify the agenda‑setting concept in media studies.
  2. Understand that newspapers decide which topics receive prominence.
  3. Match this function to the option that says "Selecting which issues are highlighted".
  4. Confirm the other options do not describe agenda‑setting.
Common mistake: Confusing agenda setting with content regulation

Concept tested: Agenda setting

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