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Which of the following statements is incorrect about Radio Broadcasting in India? |
Radio broadcasting started in India in 1923 by the Radio Club of Chennai. The government 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. All India Radio broadcasts a variety of programmes related to information, education and entertainment. |
Radio broadcasting started in India in 1923 by the Radio Club of Chennai. |
The correct answer is option 1: Radio broadcasting started in India in 1923 by the Radio Club of Chennai. Radio broadcasting in India began in June 1923 by the Radio Club of Bombay (Mumbai), not by the Radio Club of Chennai (Madras). NCERT: 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. |
