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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 is Lov K. Grover?

  1. A computer scientist and a professor at the University of California, Berkeley.

  2. A computer scientist and a professor at the University of Waterloo.

  3. A computer scientist and a professor at the University of Oxford.

  4. A computer scientist and a professor at the University of Cambridge.
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Lov K. Grover is a computer scientist and a professor at the University of California, Berkeley. He is known for his work on quantum computing, including the development of Grover's algorithm.

Multiple choice

Which Indian mathematician is known for his contributions to the development of mathematical models for economic planning?

  1. Srinivasa Ramanujan

  2. C. V. Raman

  3. P. C. Mahalanobis

  4. Homi J. Bhabha
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P. C. Mahalanobis is known for his contributions to the development of mathematical models for economic planning in India.

Multiple choice

Which Indian astronomer and science communicator is known for his efforts in promoting astronomy education and public outreach in the country?

  1. Dr. Jayant Narlikar

  2. Dr. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Dr. Homi J. Bhabha

  4. Dr. C.V. Raman
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Dr. Jayant Narlikar is a renowned Indian astronomer and science communicator who has played a significant role in promoting astronomy education and public outreach in India through his writings, lectures, and television programs.

Multiple choice

Which Indian astronomer and science communicator is known for his contributions to astronomy education and public outreach through his popular science books and television programs?

  1. Dr. Jayant Narlikar

  2. Dr. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Dr. Homi J. Bhabha

  4. Dr. C.V. Raman
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Dr. Jayant Narlikar is a renowned Indian astronomer and science communicator who has played a significant role in promoting astronomy education and public outreach in India through his writings, lectures, and television programs.

Multiple choice

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the morphology of galaxies?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Srinivasa Ramanujan

  4. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar
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Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar was an Indian-American astrophysicist who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1983 for his work on the theory of white dwarf stars.

Multiple choice

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the morphology of galaxies in the Virgo cluster?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Srinivasa Ramanujan

  4. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar
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Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar was an Indian-American astrophysicist who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1983 for his work on the theory of white dwarf stars.

Multiple choice

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the morphology of galaxies in the Coma cluster?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Srinivasa Ramanujan

  4. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar
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Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar was an Indian-American astrophysicist who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1983 for his work on the theory of white dwarf stars.

Multiple choice

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the morphology of galaxies in the Abell cluster?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Srinivasa Ramanujan

  4. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar
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Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar was an Indian-American astrophysicist who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1983 for his work on the theory of white dwarf stars.

Multiple choice

Who are some of the leading researchers in the field of CDT?

  1. Renate Loll

  2. Jan Ambjorn

  3. John Barrett

  4. All of the above
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Renate Loll, Jan Ambjorn, and John Barrett are some of the leading researchers in the field of CDT.

Multiple choice

Which of the following Indian political thinkers argued that science and technology should be used to promote economic development?

  1. M.N. Roy

  2. Jayaprakash Narayan

  3. B.R. Ambedkar

  4. Acharya Narendra Deva
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B.R. Ambedkar, a prominent Dalit leader, argued that science and technology should be used to promote economic development. He believed that science and technology could be used to create jobs and improve the standard of living for all Indians.

Multiple choice

Which of the following Indian political thinkers argued that science and technology should be used to promote social justice?

  1. M.N. Roy

  2. Jayaprakash Narayan

  3. Ram Manohar Lohia

  4. Acharya Narendra Deva
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Jayaprakash Narayan, a prominent socialist leader, argued that science and technology should be used to promote social justice. He believed that science and technology could be used to create a more just and equitable society.

Multiple choice

Which of the following Indian political thinkers argued that science and technology should be used to promote international cooperation?

  1. M.N. Roy

  2. Jayaprakash Narayan

  3. Ram Manohar Lohia

  4. Acharya Narendra Deva
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Jawaharlal Nehru believed that science and technology should be used to promote international cooperation. He argued that science and technology could be used to solve global problems and to bring people together.

Multiple choice

Which Indian scientist is the principal investigator of the Aditya-L1 mission?

  1. Dr. K. Shivan

  2. Dr. R. Aravamudhan

  3. Dr. G. Madhavan Nair

  4. Dr. U. R. Rao
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Dr. K. Shivan is the principal investigator of the Aditya-L1 mission.

Multiple choice

Which Indian institution is actively involved in the study of asteroids?

  1. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

  2. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)

  3. Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA)

  4. All of the above
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All of the mentioned institutions are actively involved in the study of asteroids.

Multiple choice

Which TIFR facility is involved in the study of asteroids?

  1. Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT)

  2. National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA)

  3. TIFR Centre for Astrophysics and Cosmology (C-DAC)

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

NCRA is involved in the study of asteroids using radio telescopes.