Which Act empowered the government to frame rules for restricting any kind of printing and publication of books, newspapers or other documents containing matters prejudicial to the civil defence?
A. Civil Defence Act, 1968
B. Press Council Act, 1978
C. The Working Journalists and Other Newspaper Employees Act, 1955
D. Official Secrets Act, 1823
Answer: Option A
Related Questions on Media Laws and Ethics
The term 'jurisprudence' means
A. legal scholar
B. judicial system
C. the topical area of science of law
D. a study of art
Why media laws have been incorporated?
A. To control the press
B. For effective and efficient working of media
C. To have monopoly by state
D. Both A and B
Why do humans require a series of laws?
A. To stop fighting
B. To start a business
C. To regulate behaviour of people
D. None of the above

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