Language and Radio in India

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Which language is the most widely used on radio in India?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Bengali

  4. Telugu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hindi is the most widely used language on radio in India, with over 40% of all radio broadcasts being in Hindi.

When was the first radio station in India established?

  1. 1923

  2. 1927

  3. 1930

  4. 1935


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The first radio station in India, the Indian Broadcasting Company (IBC), was established in 1927 in Mumbai.

What was the name of the first radio program broadcast in India?

  1. The Indian National Anthem

  2. A News Bulletin

  3. A Music Program

  4. A Play


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The first radio program broadcast in India was a news bulletin, read by Melville de Mellow, the Director of IBC.

Which language was used for the first radio broadcast in India?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Bengali

  4. Marathi


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The first radio broadcast in India was in English, as it was the official language of the British Raj at the time.

When did All India Radio (AIR) come into existence?

  1. 1930

  2. 1935

  3. 1940

  4. 1945


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

All India Radio (AIR) came into existence in 1930, when the Indian Broadcasting Company (IBC) was merged with the Indian State Broadcasting Service (ISBS).

Which language is the most popular for radio dramas in India?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Marathi

  4. Tamil


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hindi is the most popular language for radio dramas in India, with many popular radio dramas being broadcast in Hindi.

What is the name of the most popular radio news program in India?

  1. Samachar

  2. Aaj Tak

  3. NDTV 24x7

  4. CNN-IBN


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Samachar is the most popular radio news program in India, and is broadcast in Hindi, English, and several other Indian languages.

Which language is the most popular for radio comedy shows in India?

  1. Hindi

  2. Tamil

  3. Telugu

  4. Marathi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hindi is the most popular language for radio comedy shows in India, with many popular radio comedy shows being broadcast in Hindi.

What is the name of the most popular radio music program in India?

  1. Binaca Geet Mala

  2. Mirchi Top 20

  3. Red FM Baatein

  4. Radio City Superhits


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Binaca Geet Mala is the most popular radio music program in India, and has been broadcast since 1952.

Which language is the most popular for radio talk shows in India?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Bengali

  4. Marathi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hindi is the most popular language for radio talk shows in India, with many popular radio talk shows being broadcast in Hindi.

What is the name of the most popular radio sports program in India?

  1. Khel Samachar

  2. Sports Today

  3. ESPNcricinfo Live

  4. Star Sports Select


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Khel Samachar is the most popular radio sports program in India, and is broadcast in Hindi, English, and several other Indian languages.

Which language is the most popular for radio educational programs in India?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Bengali

  4. Marathi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hindi is the most popular language for radio educational programs in India, with many popular radio educational programs being broadcast in Hindi.

What is the name of the most popular radio program for children in India?

  1. Chhota Bheem

  2. Motu Patlu

  3. Doraemon

  4. Shinchan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chhota Bheem is the most popular radio program for children in India, and is broadcast in Hindi, English, and several other Indian languages.

Which language is the most popular for radio religious programs in India?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Bengali

  4. Marathi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hindi is the most popular language for radio religious programs in India, with many popular radio religious programs being broadcast in Hindi.

What is the name of the most popular radio program for farmers in India?

  1. Krishi Darshan

  2. Kisan Call Center

  3. Agri Junction

  4. Farm Power


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Krishi Darshan is the most popular radio program for farmers in India, and is broadcast in Hindi, English, and several other Indian languages.

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