Given below are two statements: Statement I: The centralised control of signs…
2023
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: The centralised control of signs and symbols of mediated communication may affect plurality of opinions on the Internet.
Statement II: The global corporate owners of Internet companies aim only at profits, not the existence of pluriverse.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer: A. Both Statement I and Statement II are true — CONCEPTMedia pluralism means the presence of diverse, independent voices and viewpoints in mediated communication. When ownership or control over…
- A.
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
- B.
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
- C.
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
- D.
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: A
CONCEPT
Media pluralism means the presence of diverse, independent voices and viewpoints in mediated communication.
When ownership or control over communication signs, symbols, platforms, and distribution is concentrated, the range of visible opinions can narrow. Profit-driven platform governance can conflict with plural or pluriversal expression.
APPLICATION
Statement I applies this principle directly: centralised control of signs and symbols can shape what is circulated and visible online, so it may affect plurality of opinions.
Statement II identifies the commercial incentive of global corporate Internet owners: their organising aim is profit rather than maintaining a pluriverse of many coexisting worldviews. In the context of this item, that claim is treated as true.
CONTRAST
Both false would deny both the media-pluralism effect of concentrated control and the profit orientation described in the item.
Statement I true and Statement II false would accept the first effect but reject the stated commercial-priority claim.
Statement I false and Statement II true would reject the first effect while accepting the stated commercial-priority claim.
CROSS-CHECK
The official NTA final answer key for General Paper question ID 908019 assigns the value “Both Statement I and Statement II are true.”
RESULT
Therefore, both statements are true.