Q19. Consider the following statements about Prasar Bharthi:

1. It is an autonomous body set up by an Act of Parliament.

2. It does not include AIR and Doordarshan TV network.

Which of the above statements are correct?

a) 1 only

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b) 2 only

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c) Both 1 and 2

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d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Solution

The correct option is A
a) 1 only

Prasar Bharati is India’s largest public broadcasting agency. It is an autonomous body set up by an Act of Parliament and comprises Doordarshan Television Network and All India Radio, which were earlier media units of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

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