On which of the following ground freedom of speech in a parliamentary democracy can reasonably be restricted?

A. When people begin to vehemently criticise the government
B. When the right endangers well established social norms
C. When the right endangers well established social norms
D. When foreign governments do not like criticism

In Pakistan the people have been given freedom of speech because:

A. It is provided in the constitution as a fundamental right
B. The government of the day will it
C. The people are vigilant
D. The opposition is strong and well organised

It is usually believed about freedom of speech that:

A. There should be no restriction on it
B. There should be some reasonable restrictions on it
C. There should be absolute freedom
D. It should be left to the decision of the executive head

Which one of the following is true about freedom of speech in Pakistan?

A. It has been given to the people by the president
B. It has been forcibly obtained by the opposition
C. For it the people had to put in hard struggle
D. It has been provided in the constitution

Which of the following is no a reasonable restriction on the freedom of speech?

A. It should not defame the nation
B. It should not criticise the government bluntly
C. It should not disturb peace
D. It should not instigate communal feelings

Of a good press it is expected that:

A. It should give the viewpoint of the government only
B. It should focus opposition viewpoint only
C. It should devote attention both to the government and opposition viewpoint
D. It should prefer government viewpoint over opposition

A free press is one which:

A. spreads communal hatred
B. propagate violence
C. sides with the elites
D. sides with educated

In the constitution of Pakistan freedom of press exists because:

A. The government are highly educated
B. Propagate violence
C. The people are highly educated
D. It is implied in the right of expression

Importance of free press all over the world has increased because:

A. The governments want to give it to the people
B. The governments have now no means to restrict this freedom
C. The people are awakening everywhere
D. There is keen competition in the press industry

Which of the following is not covered under the freedom of press?

A. expression of views of the opposition
B. publication of the views of the intelligentsia
C. publication of letters to the editor
D. commenting on the views of political leadership