Arrange the following events related to transport and communication in India from the past to modern times.
(A) Air transport in India made a beginning between Allahabad and Naini.
(B) Indian Railway was introduced.
(C) The IRS satellite system became operational with the launching of IRS-IA.
(D) Radio broadcasting started in India by the Radio Club of Bombay.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → (B), (A), (D), (C)
(B) Indian Railway was introduced. — first, in 1853, with a line from Bombay to Thane.
(A) Air transport in India made a beginning between Allahabad and Naini. — second, in 1911, with an airmail service. Allahabad is now called Prayagraj.
(D) Radio broadcasting started in India by the Radio Club of Bombay. — third, in 1923.
(C) The IRS satellite system became operational with the launching of IRS-IA. — last, in March 1988.
NCERT (2026-27): “Rail Transport … Indian Railway was introduced in 1853, when a line was constructed from Bombay to Thane covering a distance of 34 km.” “Air Transportation … Air transport in India made a beginning in 1911 when airmail operation commenced over a little distance of 10 km between Prayagraj and Naini.” “Radio … Radio broadcasting started in India in 1923 by the Radio Club of Bombay.” “Satellite Communication … The IRS satellite system became operational with the launching of IRS-IA in March 1988 from Vaikanour in Russia.” |