Question

Name the public sector company in India which gave telephone service in big cities before 1986?

• A. Videsh Sanchar Nigam Limited
• B. Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited
• C. Swadesh Sanchar Nigam Ltd.
• D. Nagarsabha Telephone Nigam Ltd.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited

In 1986, Videsh Sanchar Nigam Limited (VSNL) took a big leap in the field of service providing. Before that, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL), a public sector company for giving telephone service in big cities. In the 1990s, Videsh Sanchar Nigam Limited held the distinction of being the main internet service provider in India.