Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

In 1977, when IBM was asked to leave India, this company entered the information technology sector. The company licensed technology from Sentinel Computers in the United States and began building India's first mini-computer. It is also credited with developing the first Indian 8086 chip. Identify the company

  1. HCL

  2. CMC

  3. WIPRO

  4. TIFR
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C Correct answer
Explanation

When IBM was asked to leave India in 1977 due to FERA regulations, Wipro entered the IT sector by licensing technology from Sentinel Computers (USA). Wipro developed India's first mini-computer and the first Indian 8086 chip. HCL and CMC were also early IT companies but did not achieve these specific milestones.

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