Historical Events and Dates

TCS (Tata Consultancy Services) began operations in Ecuador in 2007, expanding its Latin American presence. This question appears to be from TCS internal training material about their global operations.

Diego Maradona's infamous 'Hand of God' goal occurred during the 1986 FIFA World Cup quarter-final between Argentina and England. The goal was scored with his hand but was allowed by the referee.

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 Kyoto Protocol established 1990 as the baseline year for measuring greenhouse gas emissions reductions. This provided a common reference point for all participating developed countries to set their reduction targets.

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.

NationsBank acquired BankAmerica Corp in 1998, creating the modern Bank of America. The $60 billion merger was announced in April 1998 and completed later that year.