Question

Directions: Read the given passage/argument and answer the question that follow it.

Sometimes Indians through social media criticize the policies and workings of the government in power. Such people are termed as traitors by politicians on some occasions and attempt is made by politicians to subdue their voice. This is a hindrance to the right to freedom of speech.

Which of the following arguments is discussed in the given passage? 

1. Politicians have right to speak and can call anyone who mocks government as traitors. 
2. Social Media has given wings to every citizen which is bad for country. 
3. Criticizing the working of government  should not be recognized as an act of treason as everyone has right to express their views. 
4. People like to point the mistakes in government for selfish reasons. 

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Criticizing the working of government  should not be recognized as an act of treason as everyone has right to express their views. 
The passage is about how people are treated upon giving their views on government. Since a person has right to freedom of speech, no attempt should be made to prevent them from expressing their views. Hence argument in option 3 is correct.