This question asks about the correctness of statements regarding Telecommunication in India. - Statement 1: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) was set up on February 20, 1997. This is correct. TRAI was established by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997, with effect from February 20, 1997. - Statement 2: New Telecom Policy 1999 (NTP 1999) has opened the National Long Distance Service to private operators without any restrictions on the number of operators. This is correct. NTP 1999 liberalized the telecom sector, allowing private entry into various segments including National Long Distance (NLD) services, lifting restrictions on the number of licenses. - Statement 3: The thrust of National Telecom Policy 2012 (NTP 2012) was on raising the competitiveness of India’s Telecom Sector. While NTP 2012 had broader objectives including increasing rural density, broadband penetration, and security, fostering a competitive environment was indeed a significant aspect and objective ("facilitate the development of a vibrant and competitive telecommunications sector" is mentioned in the preamble and objectives). Thus, this statement can be considered correct in summarizing a key thrust. Since all three statements are correct, option A is the correct answer.