The suppression or restriction of information, publications, or ideas based on political, religious, or other grounds is called?

• A. Censorship
• B. Filtering software
• C. Intellectual property
• D. Assessment

Answer: (A)

Censorship is the act of suppressing or restricting information, publications, or ideas because of political, religious, or other reasons. It captures the idea of controlling what can be seen, read, or discussed, often by authorities or powerful groups.

Filtering software blocks access to certain websites or content, but it’s a tool rather than the broader practice of limiting information. Intellectual property deals with legal rights over creations, not with restricting information. Assessment is about evaluating what someone has learned. So censorship best fits the described concept.