PART A: Which of the following identifies a central idea of the text?

A
News media has evolved to include a range of sources, but it continues to play an important role in informing citizens and holding public officials accountable.
B
News media can be a valuable resource for learning about current events, but it is impossible to determine whether information is unbiased.
C
News media has shifted to consist mainly of online sources, which makes checking the validity of a source difficult.
D
News media provides unprejudiced information to the people, which allows them to remain informed and hold those in power accountable for their actions.

D News media provides unprejudiced information to the people, which allows them to remain informed and hold those in power accountable for their actions.

Explanation:

the following identifies a central idea of the text

D News media provides unprejudiced information to the people, which allows them to remain informed and hold those in power accountable for their actions.
A central idea gives precise and collective brief information about the entire topic or a story or anything,
As news media provides all the information to keep everyone awared of the current affairs of the country.
the media is necessary from the inception of a public policy.
Society has a major affect on how people access their news and the quality of the news that they receive.