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Indian Scientists and Scholars

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Indian scientists and scholars questions cover significant contributions in astronomy, physics, and other scientific fields. These historical and contemporary achievements are vital for the general awareness sections of SSC and banking exams. Practice these questions to remember key scientific milestones and their inventors.

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Indian Scientists and Scholars Questions

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian physicist who developed the non-Abelian gauge theory?

  1. C. V. Raman

  2. S. N. Bose

  3. C. N. Yang

  4. Ashoke Sen
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C Correct answer
Explanation

C. N. Yang, although not Indian, developed the non-Abelian gauge theory in 1954, which is a generalization of Abelian gauge theory and is used to describe strong interactions.

Multiple choice

Which Indian physicist is known for his work on the Standard Model of particle physics?

  1. C. V. Raman

  2. S. N. Bose

  3. Sheldon Glashow

  4. Ashoke Sen
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Explanation

Sheldon Glashow, although not Indian, developed the Standard Model of particle physics in 1961, which is a theory that describes three of the four fundamental forces of nature and all known elementary particles.

Multiple choice

Which Indian astrophysicist is known for his contributions to the study of black holes and gravitational waves?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Homi J. Bhabha

  4. Jayant Narlikar
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Explanation

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar, an Indian-American astrophysicist, made significant contributions to the study of black holes and gravitational waves, earning him the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1983.

Multiple choice

Which Indian astrophysicist is known for his work on cosmology and the early universe?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Homi J. Bhabha

  4. Jayant Narlikar
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Explanation

Jayant Narlikar, an Indian astrophysicist and cosmologist, is known for his work on cosmology, the early universe, and alternative theories of gravity.

Multiple choice

Which Indian astrophysicist is known for his contributions to the study of neutron stars and pulsars?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Homi J. Bhabha

  4. Govind Swarup
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Explanation

Govind Swarup, an Indian astrophysicist, is known for his contributions to the study of neutron stars, pulsars, and radio astronomy.

Multiple choice

Which Indian astrophysicist is known for his work on black hole physics and gravitational waves?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Homi J. Bhabha

  4. Abhay Ashtekar
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Explanation

Abhay Ashtekar, an Indian-American astrophysicist, is known for his work on black hole physics, gravitational waves, and loop quantum gravity.

Multiple choice

Which Indian astrophysicist is known for his contributions to the study of cosmic rays?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Homi J. Bhabha

  4. Dorabai Tata
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Explanation

Dorabai Tata, an Indian astrophysicist, is known for her contributions to the study of cosmic rays and her pioneering work in nuclear physics.

Multiple choice

Which Indian astrophysicist is known for his work on galaxy formation and evolution?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Homi J. Bhabha

  4. Somnath Bharadwaj
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Somnath Bharadwaj, an Indian astrophysicist, is known for his work on galaxy formation and evolution, particularly the role of dark matter and feedback processes.

Multiple choice

Which Indian astronomer proposed the theory that nebulae are composed of glowing gas?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Meghnad Saha

  3. Harlow Shapley

  4. Edwin Hubble
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Meghnad Saha, an Indian astrophysicist who lived in the 20th century, proposed the theory that nebulae are composed of glowing gas.

Multiple choice

Which Indian astronomer discovered the first planetary nebula in the constellation of Lyra?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Meghnad Saha

  3. Harlow Shapley

  4. T. P. Bhaskaran
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Explanation

T. P. Bhaskaran, an Indian astronomer who lived in the 20th century, discovered the first planetary nebula in the constellation of Lyra.

Multiple choice

Which Indian astronomer developed a method for classifying nebulae based on their appearance?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Meghnad Saha

  3. Harlow Shapley

  4. V. G. Fesenkov
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Explanation

V. G. Fesenkov, an Indian astronomer who lived in the 20th century, developed a method for classifying nebulae based on their appearance.

Multiple choice

Which Indian astronomer studied the spectra of nebulae and discovered the presence of emission lines?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Meghnad Saha

  3. Harlow Shapley

  4. J. S. Hey
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D Correct answer
Explanation

J. S. Hey, an Indian astronomer who lived in the 20th century, studied the spectra of nebulae and discovered the presence of emission lines.

Multiple choice

Which Indian astronomer proposed the theory that nebulae are the remnants of supernova explosions?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Meghnad Saha

  3. Harlow Shapley

  4. Fred Hoyle
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Explanation

Fred Hoyle, an Indian astronomer who lived in the 20th century, proposed the theory that nebulae are the remnants of supernova explosions.

Multiple choice

Which Indian astronomer discovered the first maser in a nebula?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Meghnad Saha

  3. Harlow Shapley

  4. N. R. Labrum
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Explanation

N. R. Labrum, an Indian astronomer who lived in the 20th century, discovered the first maser in a nebula.

Multiple choice

Which Indian astronomer developed a model for the formation of planetary nebulae?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Meghnad Saha

  3. Harlow Shapley

  4. Icko Iben
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Icko Iben, an Indian astronomer who lived in the 20th century, developed a model for the formation of planetary nebulae.