Multiple choice general knowledge

Television broadcast for rural development programmes in India started in-

  1. 1947

  2. 1957

  3. 1967

  4. 1977
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

To solve this question, the user needs to have knowledge about the history of television broadcasting in India.

Option A: 1947 is incorrect because television broadcasting did not start in India until much later.

Option B: 1957 is also incorrect because while television broadcasting was introduced in India in this year, it was initially limited to cities and not available in rural areas.

Option C: 1967 is also incorrect because while some educational programs were broadcasted on television, no specific programs for rural development were started at that time.

Option D: 1977 is correct. Television broadcast for rural development programmes in India started in 1977 with the launch of the Satellite Instructional Television Experiment (SITE). This program was aimed at educating rural communities on various topics such as health, agriculture, and family planning.

Therefore, the answer is: D. 1977.

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