The 'Indian Broadcasting Service' was renamed All India Radio in 1936. Who was the first Controller of Broadcasting? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The 'Indian Broadcasting Service' was renamed All India Radio in 1936. Who was the first Controller of Broadcasting?

A. B. V. Keskar

B. Lionel Fielden

C. V. Shankar

D. John Reith

Answer: Option B

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Lionel Fielden was the first Controller of Broadcasting in India.

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