In which of the following years did India win the gold medal in hockey in the Olympics for the last time?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) 1980. 
Explanation:
· The Indian men's hockey team won its eighth and most recent Olympic gold medal at the 1980 Moscow Olympics.
· In the final match, India defeated Spain with a score of 4-3.
· This victory marked the continuation of India's legacy as the most successful team in Olympic hockey, having won a total of eight gold medals.
· Vasudevan Baskaran was the captain of the Indian team in the 1980 Moscow Olympics. 
Information Booster:
· India's eight Olympic hockey gold medals were won in the years: 1928, 1932, 1936, 1948, 1952, 1956, 1964, and 1980.
· The Indian men's hockey team broke a 41-year medal drought at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic, where they secured a bronze medal.
· The final against Spain in 1980 was an intense match, with Mohammad Shahid scoring the crucial fourth goal that secured India's win.
· The 1980 Moscow Olympics was affected by a boycott from several countries, leading to a smaller field in the hockey event, but India participated and emerged victorious. 
Additional Knowledge: (a) 1970
· The 1970 Asian Games saw India win a silver medal in hockey. 
(b) 1974
· In 1974, the Indian men's team won a silver medal at the Asian Games, while the women's team made their first international appearance at the Women's Hockey World Cup, finishing fourth. 
(d) 1984
· The Indian team finished in fifth place at the Los Angeles Olympics