Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Article 19 of the Constitution protects freedom of the media.
2.Freedom of media is subjected to reasonable restrictions.
3.Under Article 19, the Constitution has provided a benchmark to test the reasonableness of a restriction imposed on media.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 1 only

[C] 2 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 and 2 are correct. Article 19 of the Constitution protects freedom of the media. Freedom of media is subjected to reasonable restrictions.

Statement 3 is incorrect. The Constitution doesn’t detail a benchmark to test the reasonableness of a restriction imposed on media.

Source: The Times of India