VOICED : Indians remember telegram heyday

The video discusses the discontinuation of India's 162-year-old Telegram service due to declining usage and the rise of digital communication. It shares a personal story of sending a final telegram and highlights the transition from Morse code to digital methods. The impact on employees and the final steps before the service's closure are also covered.

What technological advancements contributed to the decline of telegrams?

• Satellite communication

• Television and radio

• Internet and mobile phones

• Fax machines and pagers

Why did Jolly decide to send a final telegram message?

• To win a bet

• To make a historical record

• To test the service one last time

• To communicate with a friend

How did operators traditionally send telegram messages?

• By typing on a computer

• Using Morse code

• Through voice commands

• By writing letters

What was the average number of telegrams processed daily in the Delhi office before closure?

• 10 telegrams

• 50 telegrams

• 100 telegrams

• 500 telegrams

What will happen to the employees after the telegram service ends?

• They will retire or find new jobs

• They will be transferred to another department

• They will receive a pay raise

• They will continue working in the same office