Based on the above passage the following assumptions have been made 1 Internet is not inclusive...........

English Comprehension Reading Comprehension (C)

Not every voice on the internet commands the same kind of audience. When anonymous private entities with high capital can pay for more space for their opinions, they are effectively buying a louder voice. If political discourse in the digital sphere is a matter of outshining one's opponent till the election is won, then the quality of politics suffers. The focus of social media is restricted to the
promotion of content that gcncrates more user engagement, regardless of how inflammatory the content may be.

Based on the above passage, the following assumptions have been made :

1. Internet is not inclusive enough.

2. Internet can adversely affect the quality of politics in a country.

Which of the assumptions given above is/are valid?

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UPSC CSAT, Previous year (2024)

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1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation:

Assumption 1 is valid: The passage implies that the internet is not inclusive enough through the statement, "When anonymous private entities with high capital can pay for more space for their opinions, they are effectively buying a louder voice." This suggests that the internet favours those with more resources, leading to an exclusionary environment.

Assumption 2 is valid: The passage clearly states that the internet can negatively impact the quality of politics. This is evident from the line, "If political discourse in the digital sphere is a matter of outshining one's opponent till the election is won, then the quality of politics suffers," indicating that the internet can adversely affect the quality of politics. •

Hence Option 3 is correct.