A collection of reactions of the people on issues that affect them is referred to as
opinion poll
public interest
public opinion
pressure groups
sentiments
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### Correct Answer:
**C. public opinion** ✅
**Public opinion** refers to the **collective views and attitudes of people** on issues that affect them — such as politics, economy, social matters, etc. It reflects **how the general public feels or thinks** about a particular topic at a given time.
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### Why the other options are wrong:
**A. opinion poll** ❌
- An **opinion poll** is a **method or tool** used to **measure public opinion** — it's not the opinion itself. It’s like a survey to gather data, not the collective view.
**B. public interest** ❌
- **Public interest** refers to **what benefits the general population**, not necessarily how they feel about an issue. It’s more about **what’s good for society** rather than what society thinks.
**D. pressure groups** ❌
- **Pressure groups** are organized groups that **try to influence government policy** or public opinion, but they don’t represent the whole population’s view — just the **interests of a specific group**.
**E. sentiments** ❌
- **Sentiments** are **individual feelings or emotions**, and not always rational or collective. **Public opinion** is broader and usually includes reasoning, debates, and consensus over issues.
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