The correct sequence of appearance of following soap – operas in India is: 

(A) Buniyaad, Khandaan, Humlog, Yeh jo hai zindagi

(B) Humlog, Buniyaad, Kahandaan, Yeh jo hai zindagi

(C) Buniyaad, Khandaan, Yeh jo hai zindagi, Humlog

(D) Humlog, Buniyaad, Yeh jo hai zindagi, Khandaan

Correct Ans: (D)

Explanation:
The correct sequence of appearance of the soap operas in India is (D) Humlog, Buniyaad, Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi, Khandaan. Here’s a brief overview:

1. Humlog (1984): It was India’s first television soap opera, airing on Doordarshan and marking the beginning of the soap opera era in India.
2. Buniyaad (1986): This show, focusing on post-partition India, followed the success of Humlog and became one of the most iconic soaps in Indian television history.
3. Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi (1984): This show, a comedy about a newlywed couple, aired around the same time as Humlog and Buniyaad, but had a different tone and style.
4. Khandaan (1985): This family drama, dealing with the social issues of the time, came after Humlog and Buniyaad.

Thus, Humlog was first, followed by Buniyaad, then Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi, and Khandaan.