Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Transport and Communcation

Question:

Which of the following statements is incorrect about All India Radio?

Options:

Radio broadcasting started in India in 1923 by the Radio Club of Chennai.

The government took this opportunity and brought this popular mode of communication under its control in 1930 under the Indian Broadcasting System.

It was changed to All India Radio in 1936 and to Akashwani in 1957.

All India Radio broadcasts a variety of programmes related to information, education and entertainment.

Correct Answer:

Radio broadcasting started in India in 1923 by the Radio Club of Chennai.

Explanation:

Radio broadcasting started in India in 1923 by the Radio Club of Bombay. Since then, it gained immense popularity and changed the sociocultural life of people. Within no time, it made a place in every household in the country. The government took this opportunity and brought this popular mode of communication under its control in 1930 under the Indian Broadcasting System. It was changed to All India Radio in 1936 and to Akashwani in 1957. All India Radio broadcasts a variety of programmes related to information, education and entertainment. Special news bulletins are also broadcast on specific occasions like sessions of parliament and state legislatures.