Organisations and Events Dates

The BCCI was formed in December 1928 and has been operating since 1929. It replaced the Calcutta Cricket Club. 1950, 1989, and 1940 are all incorrect - the board is much older, dating back to the pre-Independence era.

Doordarshan began experimental telecasts in 1959 from Delhi, making it one of the earliest television services in Asia. Regular daily transmission started later in 1965. The launch was part of India's efforts to develop mass media infrastructure after independence.

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) was established in 1968 as the Tata Group's IT services division. It became India's largest software company, making option D (1968) correct.

ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) was established on August 15, 1969, under the Department of Atomic Energy. It has since become one of the world's leading space agencies, known for missions like Chandrayaan and Mangalyaan.

Sachin Tendulkar made his international debut in a Test match against Pakistan at Karachi on November 15, 1989, at age 16. His ODI debut followed shortly after in December 1989. The 1990s mark his emergence as a star, but the actual debut was in late 1989.

Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam was conferred with India's highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna, in 1997. He received this honor for his contributions to scientific research and modernization of defense technology.

West Indies played their first T20I against New Zealand in February 2006. This was during New Zealand's tour of the West Indies, marking the Caribbean team's T20I debut.

Sri Lanka played their first T20I against England in June 2006. This was during England's tour of Sri Lanka, with the hosts winning the inaugural match.

Pakistan played their first T20I against England in August 2006. This was during England's tour, with Pakistan winning the inaugural T20I match at Karachi.

India made its T20 International debut in December 2006 against South Africa. This was shortly after the format's official introduction, making India one of the early adopting nations.

Kolkata Metro Rail started operating in 1984. It was India's first metro railway system. Students should know this important milestone in Indian urban transport history. The other options (1986, 1990, 1991) are incorrect.

Sachin Tendulkar made his international debut in 1989 against Pakistan. He was just 16 years old when he played his first Test match. The years 1987, 1988, and 1990 are incorrect - his debut specifically occurred in 1989.

Sachin Tendulkar became captain of the Indian cricket team in 1996. This is a factual question about cricket history. Options A, C, and D are incorrect years.

Delhi Metro opened to the public on December 25, 2002 (on Christmas Day), with the initial section between Shahdara and Tis Hazari. The network has since expanded significantly. DMRC (Delhi Metro Rail Corporation) was established in 1995, and construction began in 1998, but commercial operations began in 2002.