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Indian mass media timeline: In which year was the first television programme broadcast in India? Context: Consider Doordarshan's early experimental telecasts in New Delhi. Choose the correct year.

Difficulty: Easy

1959
1965
1972
1976
1982

Correct Answer: 1959

Explanation:

Explanation
India's first television telecast began as an experimental service in New Delhi in 1959, later expanding into regular broadcasts and nationwide colour transmission by 1982 (Asian Games).

Common pitfalls

Choosing 1982 (colour TV launch) or 1965/1972 (other expansion milestones) instead of the first telecast year 1959.

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