Science and Technology Developments
This quiz covers the major Science and Technology Developments in India post-independence.
Questions
Which Indian scientist is known as the 'Father of the Indian Space Program'?
- Homi J. Bhabha
- Vikram Sarabhai
- A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
- C.V. Raman
Which Indian satellite was launched in 1975, making India the first country to successfully launch a satellite into orbit using its own launch vehicle?
- Aryabhata
- Bhaskara
- Rohini
- APPLE
Who was the first Indian woman to travel into space?
- Kalpana Chawla
- Sunita Williams
- Anousheh Ansari
- Valentina Tereshkova
Which Indian scientist is known for his contributions to nuclear physics and the development of the atomic bomb?
- Homi J. Bhabha
- Vikram Sarabhai
- A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
- C.V. Raman
Which Indian supercomputer is ranked among the top 100 most powerful supercomputers in the world?
- Param Padma
- Pratyush
- Anupam
- Rudra
Which Indian organization is responsible for developing and launching India's rockets and satellites?
- Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
- Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
- Atomic Energy Commission of India (AECI)
- Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
Which Indian scientist is known for his contributions to the Green Revolution in India?
- M.S. Swaminathan
- Norman Borlaug
- B.P. Pal
- Verghese Kurien
Which Indian scientist is known for his contributions to the development of the polio vaccine?
- Jonas Salk
- Albert Sabin
- Hilary Koprowski
- T. Jacob John
Which Indian scientist is known for his contributions to the development of the indigenous COVID-19 vaccine, Covaxin?
- Bharat Biotech
- Serum Institute of India
- Zydus Cadila
- Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
Which Indian organization is responsible for developing and launching India's nuclear-powered submarines?
- Indian Navy
- Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
- Atomic Energy Commission of India (AECI)
- Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)
Which Indian scientist is known for his contributions to the development of the indigenous light combat aircraft, Tejas?
- A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
- Tejinder Singh Bedi
- Kota Harinarayana
- R.K. Tyagi
Which Indian organization is responsible for developing and launching India's ballistic missiles?
- Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
- Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
- Atomic Energy Commission of India (AECI)
- Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)
Which Indian scientist is known for his contributions to the development of the indigenous cryogenic engine for India's space program?
- S. Somanath
- G. Madhavan Nair
- K. Radhakrishnan
- A.S. Kiran Kumar
Which Indian organization is responsible for developing and launching India's communication satellites?
- Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
- Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
- Atomic Energy Commission of India (AECI)
- Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)
Which Indian scientist is known for his contributions to the development of the indigenous nuclear reactor, PHWR?
- Homi J. Bhabha
- Raj Ramanna
- P.K. Iyengar
- A.N. Prasad