Which one of the following statements is the best definition of the public opinion?

A. The aggregate of all identical personal opinions on a specific issue
B. The sum-total of the opinions of a majority
C. The aggregate of personal opinions held by certain influential individuals
D. Politically significant views shared and voiced by relatively large segments in a political community

Which one of the following agencies exercises maximum influence on the formulation of public opinion:

A. Educational institutions
B. Religious institution
C. Trade associations
D. Press and radio

The importance of pblic opinion for the successful working of democracy lies in the fact that:

A. It shapes the policies of the government and exercises control over it
B. It works for the prosperity of the community
C. It protects the people
D. It ensures independence of judiciary

Law and public opinion:

A. Are generally opposed to each other
B. Generally conform to each other
C. There is no relationship between the two
D. Law creates the public opinion

Educational institutions help in the formulation of public opinion by:

A. Imparting education
B. By paying attention to the physical and mental development of students
C. By inculcating moral qualities
D. By cultivating habit of independent thinking and formulating correct opinion

The political parties influence the public opinion by:

A. Propagating their own programme
B. By criticizing the government
C. By acquainting the people with important public questions
D. By keeping direct contact with the people

Public platform is a better agency of public opinion than the press because:

A. It has direct appeal
B. It is the best way to win the support of the educated people
C. It can influence comparatively larger number of people
D. It has wider appeal

One of the strongest hindrances in the way of formation of sound public opinion is:

A. Propaganda of radio, relevision and cinema
B. A dishonest and mischievous press
C. Progagands of political parties
D. Religious institutions

Amongst the agencies of public opinion the press plays an inportant role. Press can be an effective agency of public opinion only if:

A. It is committed to the policies of the government
B. It is free and impartial
C. It supports the cause of the weaker sections
D. It is highly critical of government policies

Legislature helps in the formation of public opinion because:

A. It is an important organ of government
B. It has the respobsibility of enacting laws
C. It practically controls the executive
D. It consists of elected representatives of the people