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Flashcards on Evolution of Indian Television Industry
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In which year was the Indian television industry born with the telecast of 'Doordarshan'?
1959
What was the first television program broadcast by Doordarshan?
Krusetra
In which year did the Indian government allow private and foreign broadcasters to engage in limited operations?
1991
Which event, first telecast in 1982, greatly increased the number of TV viewers in India?
Asian Games in New Delhi
What was the name of the first Indian soap opera?
Hum Log
Which major economic policy introduced in the 1990s had a significant impact on the Indian television industry?
Liberalization
In which year did satellite television first arrive in India?
1992
Name one of the first international channels to broadcast in India.
MTV
What kind of shows dominated the Indian TV industry in the 2000s?
Reality shows
What major technological advancement occurred in the Indian television industry in the 2010s?
The introduction of HD and Smart TVs
What is one of the primary reasons for the growth of regional channels in India?
Linguistic diversity
In which decade did the Indian television market see the entry of Netflix and Amazon Prime?
2010s
Which Indian television series created a record for the longest-running daily fiction soap in the world?
Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai
What trend has emerged in Indian television with the advent of streaming services?
Web series
What is the regulatory body for the television industry in India?
Broadcasting Content Complaints Council (BCCC)
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In which year did the first Indian television channel Doordarshan begin broadcasting?
1959
1970
1982
1991
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Which policy reform in the 1990s greatly influenced the Indian television industry?
Privatization
Liberalization
Globalization
Nationalization
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The arrival of which international TV channel in 1992 marked a significant step in the evolution of Indian Television?
CNN
BBC
MTV
Star TV
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Which major sporting event helped spread television viewership in India?
Cricket World Cup 1983
Asian Games 1982
Olympics 1984
Hockey World Cup 1975
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What was the focus of the soap opera 'Hum Log', the first of its kind on Indian television?
Indian middle-class family
Indian history
Love stories
Fantasy genre
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Which television technology became popular in India in the 2010s?
Color TV
HD and Smart TVs
3D TV
Virtual Reality
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Which of these online streaming platforms entered the Indian market in the 2010s?
HBO Max
Netflix
Disney+
Hulu
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What sets apart regional television channels in India?
Content in regional languages
Only news broadcasting
International shows dubbed in English
Focus on sports content
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The introduction of which type of content is a recent trend in the Indian television industry?
Music videos
Web series
Live sports streaming
Virtual reality experiences
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What does BCCC stand for in the context of the Indian television industry?
Broadcasting Cable Communications Corporation
Broadcasting Content Complaints Council
Bureau of Commercial Communication Certifications
Board of Control for Cricket in India
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