Question

Radio broadcasting first started in which of the two cities of India?

• A. Delhi and Bombay
• B. Bombay and Calcutta
• C. Delhi and Calcutta
• D. Calcutta and Chennai

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Radio broadcasting, an important element in mass communication, was first introduced in India in two key cities: Bombay (now known as Mumbai) and Calcutta (now known as Kolkata). The initial broadcasts in Bombay began in 1923 through the efforts of amateur radio clubs. Calcutta followed shortly after with its broadcasts starting in the same period. These two cities were the pioneers of radio broadcasting in India, marking the beginning of a significant phase in mass media development. 

City	Year of First Broadcast
Bombay	1923
Calcutta	1923

Therefore, the correct answer is: Bombay and Calcutta.

Answer 2

Radio broadcasting in India began in 1923 with amateur clubs in Bombay (now Mumbai) and Calcutta (now Kolkata). The first official broadcast was by the Radio Club of Bombay in June 1923, followed by Calcutta. These were the pioneering cities before All India Radio's formal establishment in 1936.