Broadcasting Corporation of India was established by
Question and options
Broadcasting Corporation of India was established by
- Doordarshan Act
- Prasar Bharati Act
- Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act
- Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - Prasar Bharati Act
The Broadcasting Corporation of India, known as Prasar Bharati, was set up under the Prasar Bharati (Broadcasting Corporation of India) Act, 1990, which came into force in 1997. It runs Doordarshan and All India Radio; there is no separate Doordarshan Act, and the cable and TRAI Acts regulate others.
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