Historical Events and Dates

The Non-Cooperation Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi on August 12, 1920. This was the first mass movement against British rule, involving boycott of British goods, institutions, and surrender of titles.

The United Nations Organization (UNO) was officially established on October 24, 1945, after the UN Charter was ratified by the five permanent members of the Security Council and a majority of other signatories. October 24 is celebrated annually as UN Day. The other options (1946-1948) are too late.

The United Nations Organization (UNO) was officially established on October 24, 1945, following the end of World War II, to promote international cooperation and peace.

Operation Blue Star was a military operation conducted by the Indian Army in June 1984 to remove Sikh militants from the Golden Temple complex in Amritsar. The operation officially concluded on June 5th, 1984. This is a factual historical question about modern Indian history.

The British colony of Hong Kong was returned to China on July 1, 1997, following the Sino-British Joint Declaration signed in 1984. This historic event marked the end of 156 years of British colonial rule and the beginning of the 'one country, two systems' arrangement for Hong Kong.

The British colony of Hong Kong was returned to China on July 1, 1997, following the Sino-British Joint Declaration signed in 1984. This historic event marked the end of 156 years of British colonial rule and the beginning of the 'one country, two systems' arrangement for Hong Kong.

Prussia was formally abolished by the Allied Control Council on February 25, 1947, via Law No. 46. The Allies viewed Prussia as a bearer of militarism and reaction. The other dates (1917, 1927, 1937) do not correspond to the legal dissolution of the state.

The Sixth World Hindi Conference (Vishwa Hindi Sammelan) was indeed held in London in September 1999. This conference is part of a series of international events organized to promote Hindi language globally, and London was chosen as the host city for the sixth edition.

Hawaii became a US territory in 1900 through the Newlands Resolution, which annexed the islands. It later became the 50th state in 1959. 1900 marks when Hawaii officially came under US sovereignty as a territory.

Paul retired in 2010. The passage states the year of Paul's retirement, making option A the correct choice.

Malaysia gained independence from British rule on August 31, 1957, celebrated annually as Merdeka Day. 1957 (D) is the correct year. 1947 is India's independence, while 1948 and 1958 are incorrect.

Jean-Pierre Blanchard did make the first balloon flight in America in 1793, and it was in Deptford Township (now part of Gloucester City), New Jersey. This flight, witnessed by George Washington, demonstrated balloon flight's potential to the new nation. The other options are New Jersey cities but not the site of this historic first flight.

The United Nations Charter was indeed signed on June 26, 1945, by representatives of 50 countries at the San Francisco Conference. Its authentic text was established in five official languages.

PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) began in 1980 and entered the Limca Book of Records in 2009 as the largest animal rights organization. It was founded by Ingrid Newkirk and Alex Pacheco. The years 1995, 1999, and 2000 are incorrect.