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Read the following scenario and answer the THREE questions that follow.

Mr. Zubin Mistry is the owner and the chief editor of the newspaper The Pluralist, renowned for its high reporting standards and outstanding writing quality. The Pluralist’s authentic reporting distinguishes it from other newspapers that sensationalize news. They are responsible employers, known to be highly supportive towards their employees. Its news editing team is led by Ms. Ramya Kattabomman, a respected veteran in the newspaper reporting industry, well-known for her stringent adherence to the ethical standards of newspaper reporting.
Mr. Aditya Swaroop Verma, an award-winning senior journalist, has brought in an exposé into the activities of a mining company, operating in an ecologically vulnerable area. In his hard-hitting reporting style, he has presented interviews with tens of people, delineating how the mining company has used illegal means to start mining in that area. These mining activities may lead to the destruction of the local ecological balance. However, Aditya Swaroop is unable to obtain an interview with the management of the mining company.
Aditya Swaroop’s investigative report article offers significant revelations about the alleged illegal activities of the mining company which were hardly covered in the media otherwise. Nevertheless, his sources have requested for complete anonymity.

Question 13 : Ramya is trying to decide whether to publish the article. While publishing the article may enhance the reputation of The Pluralist, there are possibilities of political and economic backlash for reporting on the powerful mining company. She has consulted the legal team of the newspaper, who have warned that the report, relying mostly on anonymous sources, is likely to be legally vulnerable. On the other hand, Aditya Swaroop is a senior journalist, well known and well respected for the quality of his investigative reporting. The topic of the report is time sensitive: if the report is not published within the next 2-3 days, the mining company would get an important government project in the same area.

Which of the following reasons will BEST enable Ramya to publish the article?

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Explanatory Answer

This is a tricky question. If any investigation by Aditya Swaroop has enhanced the reputation of the newspaper till date then it would serve as a good reason for Ramya to publish the article. Aditya is also an award-winning senior journalist so this also adds credibility to his reporting which would give Ramya confidence to publish the article.

B – Another news daily publishing a similar article is not a reason for Ramya to publish this article. Note that The Pluralist is known for its high reporting standards and distinguishes itself from other newspapers that sensationalize news. Also, the other news daily’s article was about another mining company, whose situation could involve different nuances.

C – Similar to Option B, another competitor publishing the same news is not a reason for Ramya to publish this article. Note that The Pluralist is known for its high reporting standards and distinguishes itself from other newspapers that sensationalize news.

D – This might seem like a tempting option but legal matters are very sensitive. Legal teams by nature tend to be over cautious due to the sensitivities involved. Overriding the legal team’s warning is not advisable at all.

E – The time-sensitive nature of the report cannot be reason alone for Ramya to publish the article. Note that The Pluralist is known for its high reporting standards and Ramya is also known for her stringent adherence to ethical standards of reporting.

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The question is "Which of the following reasons will BEST enable Ramya to publish the article?"

Hence, the answer is 'Ramya should publish the article because any investigation by Aditya Swaroop has enhanced the reputation of The Pluralist till date.'

Choice A is the correct answer.

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