Prakriti's grandfather told her that during his time he had a black and white TV and used to watch only one television channel available. He said, "That channel was founded by the Government of India. It launched its first programme on September 15, 1959 but started its regular broadcasting in 1965."
Which of the following channels could Prakriti's grandfather be talking about?

STAR

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Doordarshan

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BBC

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CNN

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Solution

The correct option is B Doordarshan
Doordarshan is a public service broadcaster started by the Government of India. It was launched on September 15, 1959 and started its regular transmission in 1965. It is headquartered in Delhi. It was the first television channel to be launched and was considered to be the only channel available on television.

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