Paper 1 · Communication
UGC NET June 2023 (16.06.2023) Shift-II
Given below are two statements. Statement I: The Buddhists argue that reality should be understood as a linguistic construct. Statement II: In today's context, we can say that reality is a media construct. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- Statement I: The Buddhists argue that reality should be understood as a linguistic construct.
- Statement II: In today's context, we can say that reality is a media construct.
ABoth Statement I and Statement II are true ✓ Correct
BBoth Statement I and Statement II are false
CStatement I is true but Statement II is false
DStatement I is false but Statement II is true
Correct answer: (A) Both Statement I and Statement II are true — Both statements are true, so the answer is that both Statement I and Statement II are true.
Explanation
★Both statements are true, so the answer is that both Statement I and Statement II are true.
★In Buddhist thought, our grasp of reality is shaped by concepts and language.
★So reality can be seen as a linguistic construct, making statement I true.
★In modern communication theory, the media heavily shape what people take to be real.
★News, images and framing construct the audience's picture of the world.
★So in today's context reality can be called a media construct, making statement II true.
★The two ideas run parallel, one through language and the other through media.
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