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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

Which Indian scientist is known for his contributions to the field of astrophysics?

  1. C. V. Raman

  2. S. Chandrasekhar

  3. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  4. Harish-Chandra
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B Correct answer
Explanation

S. Chandrasekhar was a renowned Indian astrophysicist who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1983.

Multiple choice

Which Indian scientist is known for his contributions to the field of computer science?

  1. Vinton Cerf

  2. Tim Berners-Lee

  3. Raj Reddy

  4. Narendra Karmarkar
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Raj Reddy is a renowned Indian computer scientist who has made significant contributions to the field of artificial intelligence.

Multiple choice

Which Indian astronomer first proposed the existence of dark matter?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Jayant Narlikar

  4. Harish-Chandra
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Jayant Narlikar first proposed the existence of dark matter in Indian astronomy in the 1960s.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian astronomer who first observed the rotation curves of galaxies?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Jayant Narlikar

  4. Harish-Chandra
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Vikram Sarabhai first observed the rotation curves of galaxies in the 1960s.

Multiple choice

Who is considered one of the pioneers of modern Indian art and a key figure in the Bengal School of Art?

  1. Raja Ravi Varma

  2. Abanindranath Tagore

  3. Nandalal Bose

  4. Amrita Sher-Gil
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Explanation

Abanindranath Tagore played a pivotal role in the revival of Indian art, emphasizing the use of traditional Indian motifs, colors, and techniques.

Multiple choice

Which Indian architect is known for his innovative use of sustainable and eco-friendly materials and techniques in his architectural designs?

  1. Laurie Baker

  2. Charles Correa

  3. B. V. Doshi

  4. Raj Rewal
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Explanation

Laurie Baker is widely recognized for his pioneering work in sustainable architecture, using locally sourced materials and energy-efficient design principles to create environmentally friendly and affordable housing.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the prominent Indian architect known for his innovative use of traditional Indian architectural elements in his contemporary designs?

  1. B. V. Doshi

  2. Charles Correa

  3. Raj Rewal

  4. Laurie Baker
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A Correct answer
Explanation

B. V. Doshi is renowned for his architectural style that harmoniously blends traditional Indian design elements with modern architectural principles, resulting in unique and visually striking structures.

Multiple choice

Which Indian economist is widely regarded as the father of modern Indian economics?

  1. Amartya Sen

  2. Jagdish Bhagwati

  3. Dada Bhai Naoroji

  4. B.R. Ambedkar
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Dada Bhai Naoroji is considered the father of modern Indian economics due to his pioneering work on the economic drain of India under British colonial rule.

Multiple choice

Who is the founder of the Centre for Geometry?

  1. Prof. M.S. Raghunathan

  2. Prof. C.S. Seshadri

  3. Prof. R. Narasimhan

  4. Prof. S. Ramanan
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Prof. M.S. Raghunathan is the founder of the Centre for Geometry.

Multiple choice

Which astronomer discovered the first black hole?

  1. John Wheeler

  2. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  3. Roger Penrose

  4. Stephen Hawking
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar discovered the first black hole in 1930.

Multiple choice

Who is considered the father of Indian anthropology?

  1. Verrier Elwin

  2. S.C. Roy

  3. Nirmal Kumar Bose

  4. G.S. Ghurye
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Explanation

G.S. Ghurye is widely regarded as the father of Indian anthropology. He was the first Indian anthropologist to receive a doctorate in anthropology and made significant contributions to the study of caste, tribe, and kinship in India.

Multiple choice

Who is widely regarded as the father of modern Indian astronomy?

  1. C. V. Raman

  2. Meghnad Saha

  3. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  4. Vikram Sarabhai
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Explanation

Meghnad Saha's pioneering work on stellar atmospheres and ionization equilibrium laid the foundation for modern astrophysics.

Multiple choice

Which Indian astronomer played a crucial role in the establishment of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)?

  1. C. V. Raman

  2. Homi J. Bhabha

  3. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  4. Vikram Sarabhai
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Vikram Sarabhai is often referred to as the father of the Indian space program due to his instrumental role in establishing ISRO.

Multiple choice

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the evolution of stars and the Chandrasekhar limit?

  1. C. V. Raman

  2. Meghnad Saha

  3. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  4. Vikram Sarabhai
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar's research on stellar evolution and the Chandrasekhar limit earned him the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1983.

Multiple choice

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the cosmic microwave background radiation?

  1. C. V. Raman

  2. Meghnad Saha

  3. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  4. George Smoot
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D Correct answer
Explanation

George Smoot, an American astronomer of Indian origin, shared the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2006 for his work on the cosmic microwave background radiation.