By convention, who of the following is the Chairman of Press Council of India ?

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Q: 34 (CAPF/2008)
By convention, who of the following is the Chairman of Press Council of India ?

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Polity

question_exam: 

CAPF

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0,66,70,24,12,66,34

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{'chairman': [0, 0, 3, 5], 'press council': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'eminent journalist': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'union minister': [0, 0, 8, 4], 'retired judge': [0, 0, 1, 1], 'senior civil services officer': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'india': [8, 1, 7, 13], 'broadcasting': [0, 0, 2, 1], 'supreme court': [12, 1, 4, 14], 'convention': [0, 0, 0, 1]}

The Chairman of the Press Council of India is typically a retired Judge of the Supreme Court of India. This means that option 3 is the correct answer.

Option 1, which states that an eminent journalist of India is the Chairman, is not correct. While it is possible for journalists to be members of the Press Council, the Chairman position is usually held by a retired Judge to ensure impartiality and fair decision-making.

Option 2, which suggests that a senior Civil Services Officer is the Chairman, is also not correct. The Press Council of India is an independent regulatory body that oversees the conduct of the press, and it is important to have a chairman with a legal background to make informed decisions.

Option 4, which states that the Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting is the Chairman, is also incorrect. The Press Council of India is an autonomous body and does not have the Union Minister serving as its Chairman. Having a retired Judge as the Chairman ensures independence and credibility in the functioning of the council.

In conclusion, the correct answer is option 3, a retired Judge of the Supreme Court of India.

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