JRD Tata and Indian Aviation History

JRD (Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy) Tata was born on July 29, 1904 in Paris, France. This is well-documented biographical information about one of India's most prominent industrialists and aviators. The correct answer is indeed option B.

JRD Tata, the prominent Indian industrialist and aviator, passed away on November 29, 1993 in Geneva, Switzerland. He was a key figure in establishing India's aviation industry and led the Tata Group for decades. Option C correctly states both the date and location of his death.

JRD Tata's mother was Suzanne Brière, who was French. She married Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata, making her the mother of JRD (Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy) Tata.

JRD Tata received the Bharat Ratna in 1992, India's highest civilian award, for his contributions to Indian industry and aviation. The Padma Vibhushan is the second-highest civilian award, while 'vibhushan' alone is not a complete award name and the Vir Chakra is a military gallantry award.

Air India International (now Air India) was launched in 1948, with JRD Tata piloting the inaugural flight from Mumbai to London via Cairo and Geneva. This marked India's first international airline service.

JRD Tata is buried at the famous Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris, France. This cemetery is the final resting place of many notable figures including Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, and Frédéric Chopin.

JRD Tata is known as the father of Indian civil aviation for founding Tata Airlines in 1932 (which later became Air India) and obtaining India's first pilot license. He pioneered commercial aviation in the subcontinent.

JRD Tata obtained India's first pilot license (License No. 1) on February 10, 1929, issued by the Aero Club of India. This historical milestone marked the beginning of his pioneering journey in Indian aviation.