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Read the passage given below and answer the following questions.
While the government does continue to censor films, it does not really censor the media's coverage of news. Despite the absence of censorship by the government, most newspapers nowadays still fail to provide a balanced story. The reasons for this are complicated. Persons who research the media have said that this happens because business houses control the media. At times, it is in the interest of these businesses to focus on only one side of the story. Media's continual need for money and its links to advertising means that it becomes difficult for media to be reporting against people who give them advertisements. Media is, thus, no longer considered independent because of its close links to business.
(i) What is the term used when government restrict a new item or movie scenes from being shared?
(a) Publish $\quad$ (b) Editing $\quad$ (c) Posting $\quad$ (d) Censorship
(ii) What is the main challenge of ensuring balanced and objective reporting in the media today?
(a) The media's close relationship with business $\quad$
(b) Government interference $\quad$
(c) Media's focus on sensationalism and distortion $\quad$
(d) All of the above
(iii) According to the passage, is media considered independent?
(a) No $\quad$ (b) Yes $\quad$ (c) Only partially $\quad$ (d) It depends on the government
(iv) Which of the following is the best way to stay informed about current events?
(a) Read only from one source. $\quad$ (b) Read from various source $\quad$
(c) Watch cable network $\quad$ (d) None of the above

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(i).(d). Censorship
(ii).(d). All of the above
(iii).(a). No
(iv).(b). None of the above

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