Organisations and Events Dates

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) was founded in 1968, making option B correct. TCS is India's largest IT services company and was established as a division of Tata Sons. The other years (1969, 1993, 1989) are incorrect.

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) was established in 1968, making it one of the oldest IT services companies in India. It was founded as a division of Tata Sons and has grown to become one of the world's largest IT service providers. The other options are significantly off: 1901 is too early, 2001 is 33 years too late, and 1868 predates the IT industry entirely.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was established on April 1, 1963, by a resolution of the Ministry of Home Affairs. It derives its powers from the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946. The other dates are incorrect - 1941, 1912, and 1972 are not related to CBI's establishment.

Sachin Tendulkar received the Arjuna Award in 1994, India's prestigious honor for outstanding achievement in sports. This came early in his international career, recognizing his rapid rise and exceptional performances as a young cricketer representing India at the highest level.

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.