Identify the important features related to History of Indian Airlines.
A. Air transport in India was launched between Allahabad and Naini
B. Air transport was nationalised in 1953
C. Air transport in India made a beginning in 1915
D. Air transport was provided by four major companies
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → A, B and D only
(A) Air transport in India was launched between Allahabad and Naini — Correct. Air transport began in 1911 with an airmail service over 10 km between Allahabad (now Prayagraj) and Naini.
(B) Air transport was nationalised in 1953 — Correct. In 1953 air transport was nationalised, and two corporations, Air India International and Indian Airlines, were formed.
(C) Air transport in India made a beginning in 1915 — Incorrect. Air transport in India made a beginning in 1911. NTA changed the year given in the book, and a true line became false. Read every word before you mark the answer.
(D) Air transport was provided by four major companies — Correct. In 1947, four major companies provided air transport: Indian National Airways, Tata Sons Limited, Air Services of India and Deccan Airways.
Note: Statements (B) and (D) are taken from the pre-rationalised NCERT book. The latest edition (2026-27) does not have this part. An extract of the pre-rationalised NCERT book is given below for the benefit of students.
NCERT (2026-27): “Air transport in India made a beginning in 1911 when airmail operation commenced over a little distance of 10 km between Prayagraj and Naini. But its real development took place in post-Independent period.”
Pre-rationalised NCERT:
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