The television broadcasting was launched in which one of the following years in India?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → 1959
Television services in India began in 1959, only in the National Capital.
NCERT (2026-27): “Television (T.V.) … Television broadcasting has emerged as the most effective audio-visual medium for disseminating information and educating masses. Initially, the T.V. services were limited only to the National Capital where it began in 1959. After 1972, several other centres became operational. In 1976, TV was delinked from All India Radio (AIR) and got a separate identity as Doordarshan (DD).” |