Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Social Change and Development in India: Mass Media and Communication

Question:
Select the initial form of radio service that was active in India.
Options:
Ham radio
Ultra microwave radio
Medium wave radio
Broad band radio
Correct Answer:
Ham radio
Explanation:
Radio broadcasting which commenced in India through amateur ‘ham’ broadcasting clubs in Kolkata and Chennai in the 1920s. Ham radio was more of a person to person communication device .