The 'All India Radio' was known before independence as: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'All India Radio' was known before independence as:
A. Voice of India
B. Radio India
C. Imperial Radio
D. Indian Broadcasting Company
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
All India Radio was originally the Indian Broadcasting Company, formed in 1927.

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