Matric Notes Class 9th English Grammar and Composition Comprehension Solved 10

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Comprehension Solved 10

Q. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given at the end:

Newspapers keep us constantly in touch with the whole of mankind. In olden days a man’s world consisted of his own village and one or two neighbouring villages. It was difficult for him to know what was going on in the other parts of the country. But today the press assisted by rapid means of communications brings us news from the farthest corner of the globe. The press is also responsible for educating public opinion. The laws of a nation are really shaped by its press. In fact the public receives guidance from the newspapers. Thus their power in modern times is really great.

Questions and Answers:

Q1. What good do the newspapers do for us?

Ans. Newspapers keep us in touch with the whole of mankind.

Q2. Why in olden days man could not know what was going on in far off places?

Ans. In olden days man could not know what was taking place at distant places for want of means of communications and newspapers.            

Q3. What is the responsibility of the press today?

Ans. Today the press is responsible for educating the public opinion.

Q4. How are the laws of a country shaped nowadays?

Ans. Newspapers play a great part in shaping the laws of a country.

Q5. How are newspapers a sources of public guidance?

Ans. Newspapers bring us full information relating to all aspects of the society.

Q6. What is your opinion about the power of press?

Ans. Press has great power.