Question 15 - Teachoo Sample Paper - Social Science Class 10 - Paper 1 - Solutions to CBSE Sample Paper - Social Science Class 10 - Social Science Class 10

Country X recently announced the implementation of the Vernacular Press Act.

Which of the following outcomes can the citizens of this country LEAST LIKELY TO BE EXPECTED due to this change? 

1. Greater government control over the media

2. Improved freedom of speech

3. Limited access to information

4. More regulated media environment

Answer:

Answer by Student

So, the correct answer is option (B):  Improved freedom of speech

Detailed answer by Teachoo

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Let’s check all the options 

• (A) Greater government control over the media - This option is a likely outcome of the implementation of the Vernacular Press Act, as the law was designed to give the government greater control over the media.
  Thus, this option is incorrect.

• (B)Improved freedom of speech - I mproved freedom of speech is the least likely outcome of the implementation of the Vernacular Press Act. The law is designed to limit freedom of speech and give the government greater control over the media, by restricting the liberty of speech and the liberty of press.
  Thus, this option is correct.

• (C) Limited access to information - This option is also a outcome of the implementation of the Vernacular Press Act, as the law was designed to limit access to information that criticized the British Government.
  Thus, this option is incorrect.

• (D) More regulated media environment - This option is also an outcome of the implementation of the Vernacular Press Act, as the law was designed to create a more regulated media environment by giving the government the power to censor and control the media.
  Thus, this option is incorrect.

Thus, the correct answer is option (B):  Improved freedom of speech

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