Question
Radio broadcasting first started in which of the two cities of India ?
The correct answer is
Bombay and Calcutta
Radio Broadcasting India: Initial Cities
The advent of radio broadcasting in India marked a significant milestone in mass communication. The initial phase of establishing radio services involved selecting key metropolitan centers.
The Indian Broadcasting Company (IBC) was instrumental in launching radio transmissions. Its operations began experimentally in 1927.
The first two cities chosen for these pioneering radio broadcasts were:
- Bombay (now Mumbai)
- Calcutta (now Kolkata)
These cities served as the foundation for the expansion of radio broadcasting across India.
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