What among the following are functions of the Mass Media?

1.Infrastructure- Building

2.Entertainment

3.Information

4.Tax- Collection

5.Advertising

A1 & 4 only

B1, 2 & 3 only

C2, 3 & 5 only ✓ Correct

D2, 4 & 5 only

Correct answer: (C) 2, 3 & 5 only

Explanation

The functions of the mass media among these are entertainment, information and advertising.

Statement 2 entertainment holds, since media divert and amuse large audiences.

Statement 3 information holds, as media report events and surveil the environment.

Statement 5 advertising holds, because media carry commercial messages linking sellers and buyers.

Statement 1 infrastructure-building is a task of public works and engineering, not a media function.

Statement 4 tax-collection is a function of the revenue administration, wholly outside the media's role.

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