Multiple choice general knowledge

This journalist economist, who is married to sister of Rajya Sabha member Brinda Karat, founded a Television Company in 1988 which is now a major news group. The person in question has also been an economic advisor to the Ministry of Finance, GoI, before moving to television. Who is he?

  1. Prabhu Chawla

  2. Rajdeep Sardesai

  3. Prannoy Roy

  4. Arun Purie

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Prannoy Roy is married to Arundhati Roy, sister of Rajya Sabha member Brinda Karat. He co-founded TV18 in 1988, which grew into a major news network (Network18). He served as economic advisor to the Ministry of Finance before entering television journalism. The other options are prominent journalists but don't match these specific biographical details.