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Each of the following questions contains a small paragraph followed by a question on it. Read each paragraph carefully and answer the question given below it.

The press should not be afraid of upholding and supporting a just and righteous cause. It should not be afraid of criticising the government in a healthy manner. The press has to be eternally vigilant to protect the rights of the workers, backward and suppressed sections of the society. It should also give a balanced view of the things so that people can be helped in the formation of a healthy public opinion.

The passage best supports the statement that

• press has a great role to play in a democracy.
• the press is the only means to project to the masses the policies of the government.
• the freedom of press is essential for the proper functioning of democracy.
• the press can be used by the governments as an effective media for the upliftment of the backward sections of society.
• all the information given by the press should be well-articulated so as to gain a good opinion towards the ruling party.