When was Tata Institute of Fundamental Research set up?
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1945
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1946
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1947
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None of these
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) was established in 1945 with support from the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust. It was founded by Dr. Homi Bhabha as a premier research institution in India. The institute began operations in June 1945 at the Indian Institute of Science campus in Bangalore before moving to Mumbai (then Bombay) later. It has been a pioneer in fundamental research in physics, mathematics, biology, and computer science.