JAMB Government 1998 Question 19

Question 19

Public Opinion and Mass Media

Which of the following is the commonest means of expressing public opinion?

  1. A.handbill
  2. B.newspapers
  3. C.radio
  4. D.television
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (radio)

Explanation

Radio reaches the most people, including those in rural areas and those who cannot read, so it is the commonest channel for public opinion, for example through phone-in programmes.