In which year did Internet start in India?

In which year did Internet start in India?

• A. 1994
• B. 1995
• C. 1990
• D. 2000

Answer: (B)

Public access to the Internet in India began in 1995. Before that, India had research and education networks like ERNET that connected universities and government bodies, but those were not available to the general public. In 1995, the government opened up commercial Internet services and private ISPs started giving ordinary users and businesses access to the Internet. That shift from a restricted, institutional network to widespread commercial access is why 1995 is the year commonly cited as when the Internet started in India. Years like 1990 or 1994 refer to earlier research networks, and 2000 is well into the established consumer Internet era, so 1995 best fits the start of public Internet usage.

Public access to the Internet in India began in 1995. Before that, India had research and education networks like ERNET that connected universities and government bodies, but those were not available to the general public. In 1995, the government opened up commercial Internet services and private ISPs started giving ordinary users and businesses access to the Internet. That shift from a restricted, institutional network to widespread commercial access is why 1995 is the year commonly cited as when the Internet started in India. Years like 1990 or 1994 refer to earlier research networks, and 2000 is well into the established consumer Internet era, so 1995 best fits the start of public Internet usage.