Question

Given below are two statements: Assertion (A): Journalists are expected to verify information before publishing it. Reason (R): Accuracy and credibility are important principles of journalism. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
• B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
• C. A is true but R is false
• D. A is false but R is true

Hint:

Core principles of journalism: \[ \boxed{\text{Accuracy}} \] \[ \boxed{\text{Objectivity}} \] \[ \boxed{\text{Credibility}} \] \[ \boxed{\text{Fairness}} \] Verification of facts is the foundation of responsible journalism.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Examine the Assertion. Journalists must verify facts before publication to avoid misinformation and maintain public trust. \[ \boxed{\text{Assertion (A) is True}} \]

Step 2: Examine the Reason. Accuracy and credibility are among the most important ethical principles in journalism. \[ \boxed{\text{Reason (R) is True}} \]

Step 3: Determine the relationship. Because journalists must maintain accuracy and credibility, they verify information before publishing. Thus, Reason (R) correctly explains Assertion (A). Therefore, \[ \boxed{\text{Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A}} \] Hence, \[ \boxed{\text{(A)}} \] is the correct answer.