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Channels like Star Plus, Star World, NDTV and other regional channels that we see in present day started operating from which year?

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1991
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1972
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1982
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1959
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Solution

The correct option is A 1991
Television in India saw its expansion from the 1970s. The first coloured programme was the telecast of the Asian Games in 1982. Shows like Ramayana, Mahabharatha, Hum log gained popularity. It was only in 1991 the private international channels were allowed to telecast in India and by 1990s the cable TV grew. Thus, making its way to our present-day channels.

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