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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

Who invented the oral contraceptive pills?

  1. Gregory pincus

  2. Abraham Mathew

  3. Soumya malathi

  4. Ratheesh arakkal
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Explanation

Gregory Pincus was an American biologist who co-invented the first oral contraceptive pill in the 1950s. His research into hormones and reproduction led to the development of Enovid, the first pill approved for contraceptive use. His work revolutionized reproductive health and social norms.

Multiple choice

Medha Patkar is associated with

  1. atomic studies

  2. physiology

  3. environmental issues

  4. economics
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Explanation

Medha Patkar is a well-known Indian social activist who is best known for her work with the Narmada Bachao Andolan, a movement focused on environmental and social justice issues related to large dam projects.

Multiple choice

The scientist associated with the success of Green Revolution is

  1. V. R. Rao

  2. J. C. Bose

  3. S. S. Bhatnagar

  4. Norman Borlaug
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Explanation

Norman Borlaug is widely known as the father of the Green Revolution for his work in developing high-yielding wheat varieties. While M.S. Swaminathan is the father of the Green Revolution in India, Borlaug is the global figure.

Multiple choice

The first Indian to get Nobel Prize for Physics was

  1. Dr. C. V. Raman

  2. Dr. B. C. Roy

  3. Dr. D. K. Karve

  4. Prof. Amartya Sen
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Explanation

Sir C. V. Raman was the first Indian to win a Nobel Prize in science, receiving the award for Physics in 1930 for his work on the scattering of light.

Multiple choice

Who is regarded as ' Father of Bibliography'?

  1. Dr. J.S.Sharma

  2. S.R.Ranganathn

  3. Konard Gesner

  4. Paul Otlet
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Explanation

Konrad Gesner is widely recognized as the 'Father of Bibliography' for his work 'Bibliotheca Universalis' published in 1545.

Multiple choice

First Indian Director of Indian Institute of Science?

  1. BV Raman

  2. CV Raman

  3. Girish Karnad

  4. KV Puttappa
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Explanation

Sir C.V. Raman, the Nobel laureate physicist, was the first Indian Director of the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bangalore, serving from 1933 to 1937.

Multiple choice

Who is referred to as father of 'Indian Nuclear Science'?

  1. Homi J. Bhabha

  2. Satish Dhawan

  3. C. V. Raman

  4. S. S. Bhatnagar
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Explanation

Homi J. Bhabha is widely recognized as the father of the Indian nuclear program for his foundational work in establishing the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research and the Atomic Energy Establishment.