Who was the first Indian scientist to become the Member of Parliament?
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Vikram Sarabhai
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S. Chandrashekhar
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Meghnad Saha
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C.V. Raman
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Correct answer
Explanation
Meghnad Saha, the renowned astrophysicist known for the Saha equation (thermal ionization), became the first Indian scientist to serve as a Member of Parliament when he was elected to the Lok Sabha in 1952. He was elected as an independent candidate from North West Kolkata constituency.