Organisations and Events Dates

Rahul Dravid scored his second Test century in 1997 at Lord's against England. His first century was in January 1996 against South Africa, making 1997 the year of his second ton. Option C (1998) is incorrect - that was his third year of international cricket but not his second century.

Rahul Dravid was dropped from the Indian ODI squad in 2007 after a period of poor form, and he retired from ODIs shortly after in September 2007. This was during the transition period of Indian cricket.

A.R. Rahman was born on January 6, 1966, in Chennai (then Madras), Tamil Nadu. He is one of India's most renowned music composers. The other dates are incorrect - January 26 is Republic Day, January 8 and January 16 are not his birth date.

Sachin Tendulkar was indeed awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 2008. This is India's second-highest civilian award. He had previously received the Padma Shri in 1994 and the Arjuna Award in 1994, and later received the Bharat Ratna in 2014.

Shahrukh Khan was born on November 2, 1965. This is a well-documented biographical fact. The other options are incorrect dates.

Mani Ratnam's 'Nayagan', starring Kamal Haasan, was released in 1987. This critically acclaimed film is considered one of the greatest Indian films ever made and was India's official entry for the Academy Awards.

'Nayakan' (The Hero), directed by Mani Ratnam and starring Kamal Haasan, was released on October 21, 1987. The film is inspired by the real-life story of Mumbai don Varadaraja Mudaliar and was India's official entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the Oscars in 1988. 1988, 1989, and 1990 are all incorrect release years.

Sourav Ganguly was first included in the Indian cricket team in 1992 for the tour of Australia, though he didn't make his playing debut until 1996. The question asks when he was 'included for the first time' in the team selection, which was 1992.

Thalapathi was released in 1991, directed by Mani Ratnam and starring Rajinikanth and Mammootty. It's loosely based on the Mahabharata character Karna. 1990 and 1992 are close but incorrect years.

Baasha is a 1995 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by Suresh Krissna and starring Rajinikanth. It is one of Rajinikanth's most iconic films and became a major commercial success. The film's story follows an auto rickshaw driver who has a mysterious past as a don in Mumbai.

Doordarshan, India's public service broadcaster, began its first experimental telecast in Delhi on September 15, 1959, with a small transmitter and a makeshift studio.

Color TV was introduced in India in 1982, coinciding with the Asian Games held in New Delhi. Doordarshan began color broadcasts to cover the event, marking a significant milestone in Indian television history.

Bhumika Chawla married yoga guru Bharat Thakur in 2007 in a private ceremony. The wedding took place after her established career in Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi cinema, marking a new chapter in her personal life.

Dhoom was released in 2004, and its sequel Dhoom 2 followed in 2006. The films became a major Bollywood franchise known for their action sequences and heist themes.