Arrange the following events in chronological order in the development of mass communication system in India.
(A) Indian National Satellite System (INSAT) was established.
(B) Radio broadcasting brought under control of government.
(C) All India Radio changed to Akashwani.
(D) Television broadcasting began in National Capital.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → (B), (C), (D), (A)
(B) Radio broadcasting brought under control of government. — 1930, under the Indian Broadcasting System.
(C) All India Radio changed to Akashwani. — 1957 (it had become All India Radio in 1936).
(D) Television broadcasting began in National Capital. — 1959, in Delhi.
(A) Indian National Satellite System (INSAT) was established. — 1983.
NCERT (2025-26): “Radio … Radio broadcasting started in India in 1923 by the Radio Club of Bombay. Since then, it gained immense popularity and changed the socio-cultural life of people. Within no time, it made a place in every household of the country. 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.…” “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.…” “Satellite Communication … On the basis of configuration and purposes, satellite system in India can be grouped into two: Indian National Satellite System (INSAT) and Indian Remote Sensing Satellite System (IRS). The INSAT, which was established in 1983,is a multi-purpose satellite system…” |