Question

When the government prevents either a news item, or scenes from a movie, or the lyrics of a song from being shared with the larger public, this is referred to as _____________.
A. Approval
B. Encouragement
C. Endorsement
D. Censorship

Answer 1

Hint: Advertisements refer to advertisements made by the state or private agencies, which have a larger message for society.

Complete Step by Step answer:
The Censorship of Act was brought in by Lord Wellesly in 1799. This was brought in during British rule so that the British could stop the French from publishing anything that could harm the sentiment and image of the British. Censorship refers to the prevention of news items, or scenes from a movie, or the lyrics of a song from being shared with the larger public by the government.Now let us examine the options:
Option A - The simple meaning of approval is approving something that could benefit society in a good way.
Option B - This option is also not valid as the government prevents sharing news items, or scenes from a movie, or the lyrics of a song to the public.
Option C - Endorsement is another word for approval. It is a process or an act of endorsing something.
Option D - Prevention of sharing of a news item, or scenes from a movie, or the lyrics of a song to the public is referred to as censorship. Censorship usually means the suppression of speech or any other form of communication that is considered harmful, sensitive and objectionable for the public.

Hence, The correct answer is Option D.

Note: The Act established in 1799 was extended to cover all kinds of Press Publications such as magazines, newspapers, pamphlets and books. When Lord Hastings came into power the rules of this act were relaxed.