Multiple choice

Who is the first Indian to be selected as President of the Pugwash Conference on Science and World Affairs?

  1. Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

  2. Dr. Hargobind Khorana

  3. Dr M.S.Swaminathan

  4. Dr. Jayantha Dhanapala

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Explanation

Dr. M.S. Swaminathan was indeed the first Indian to serve as President of the Pugwash Conference on Science and World Affairs. He is renowned as the father of the Green Revolution in India. Dr. Khorana was a Nobel laureate, Dr. Kalam was a scientist and President, and Dr. Dhanapala was a diplomat.