Directions: The critical reasoning question is based on a short argument, a set of statements, or a plan of action. For each question, select the best answer of the choices given and explain why the chosen answer is the right fit.
Statement: Newspapers carry the news of the world. Newspapers provide information and general knowledge. It provides news about a country's economic situation, sports, games, entertainment, trade and commerce. Reading newspaper makes a good habit and it is already part of the modern life. Newspapers play an important role in a democracy. They take the role of spokesmen for people of all classes.
Which of these statement(s) is/are supported by the above paragraph?
1
Newspapers act as a bridge between the government and the governed.
2
Newspapers increase the general knowledge and communication skills of the reader.
3
Newspapers have short shelf life and is read only once.
4
Both 1 and 2
5
None of these