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World History - General Knowledge Questions
The term 'fourth estate' is used in reference to
A)
The Executive
B)
The Press and news paper
C)
Parliament
D)
The Judiciary

Correct Answer :   The Press and news paper

Thomas Carlyle attributed the origin of the term to Edmund Burke, who used it in a parliamentary debate in 1787 on the opening up of press reporting of the House of Commons of Great Britain.

Published On : May 16, 2021
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