Public Service Broadcasting Day – 12 Nov: Gandhiji's AIR visit – Quiz (11.11.2026)

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Public Service Broadcasting Day – 12 Nov: Gandhiji's AIR visit – Quiz (11.11.2026) – 5 questions, subject: Current Affairs. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  
On 12 Nov 1947, Gandhiji spoke on AIR to displaced people staying in a camp at which place?

Correct Answer: D [Kurukshetra]

Explanation:

Kurukshetra – on Deepavali, his only visit to Broadcasting House. In 2000 the day was named Public Service Broadcasting Day.

2.  
What is the motto of Akashvani (All India Radio)?

Correct Answer: A [Bahujana Hitaya Bahujana Sukhaya]

Explanation:

'Bahujana Hitaya, Bahujana Sukhaya' – for the welfare and happiness of the many. Satyameva Jayate is the national motto; Yogakshemam is LIC's.

3.  
In which 1995 case did the Supreme Court hold that 'airwaves are public property'?

Correct Answer: B [Cricket Assn. of Bengal]

Explanation:

Secretary, Ministry of I&B v. Cricket Association of Bengal – it also held broadcasting to be part of Article 19(1)(a).

4.  
Who ran the secret 'Congress Radio' in Bombay during the 1942 Quit India Movement?

Correct Answer: C [Usha Mehta]

Explanation:

Usha Mehta – she aired banned news and leaders' speeches until arrested. Aruna Asaf Ali hoisted the flag at Gowalia Tank.

5.  
When AIR's Madras station opened in 1938, which then Premier of Madras Presidency gave the inaugural speech?

Correct Answer: B [C. Rajagopalachari]

Explanation:

Rajaji (Premier 1937–39); Governor Lord Erskine opened it. In 1924 C.V. Krishnaswamy had set up the Madras Presidency Radio Club.

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