Correct Option: A

In British India, broadcasting began in July 1923 with programmes by the Radio Club of Bombay and other radio clubs. According to an agreement of 23 July, 1927, the private Indian Broadcasting Company LTD (IBC) was authorized to operate two radio stations; the Bombay station began on 23 July, 1927, and the Calcutta station followed on 26 August, 1927. On 1 March, 1930, however, the company went into liquidation. Lionel Fielden was appointed as the first Controller of Broadcasting, who took over, from BBC.