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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 work on the development of the green revolution?

  1. C. V. Raman

  2. Homi J. Bhabha

  3. M. S. Swaminathan

  4. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
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C Correct answer
Explanation

M. S. Swaminathan is an Indian geneticist and agricultural scientist who is known for his work on the development of the green revolution. He is considered one of the fathers of the green revolution.

Multiple choice

Which Indian scientist is known for his work on the development of the nuclear bomb?

  1. C. V. Raman

  2. Homi J. Bhabha

  3. M. S. Swaminathan

  4. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Homi J. Bhabha was an Indian nuclear physicist who is considered the father of the Indian nuclear program. He was the first director of the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, which is India's premier nuclear research facility.

Multiple choice

Which Indian scientist is known for his work on the development of the space program?

  1. C. V. Raman

  2. Homi J. Bhabha

  3. M. S. Swaminathan

  4. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
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D Correct answer
Explanation

A. P. J. Abdul Kalam was an Indian aerospace scientist who is considered the father of the Indian space program. He was the first director of the Indian Space Research Organisation, which is India's premier space research agency.

Multiple choice

Which Indian astronomer discovered the first radio galaxy?

  1. Govind Swarup

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Harish-Chandra

  4. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Govind Swarup discovered the first radio galaxy, Cygnus A, in 1951.

Multiple choice

Which Indian astronomer was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930?

  1. C. V. Raman

  2. S. N. Bose

  3. M. N. Saha

  4. Homi J. Bhabha
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A Correct answer
Explanation

C. V. Raman was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930 for his discovery of the Raman effect.

Multiple choice

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the theory of black holes?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Harish-Chandra

  4. Govind Swarup
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar is known for his work on the theory of black holes, for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1983.

Multiple choice

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the theory of cosmic rays?

  1. Homi J. Bhabha

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Harish-Chandra

  4. Govind Swarup
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Homi J. Bhabha is known for his work on the theory of cosmic rays, for which he was awarded the Adams Prize in 1942.

Multiple choice

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the theory of general relativity?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Harish-Chandra

  4. Govind Swarup
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar is known for his work on the theory of general relativity, for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1983.

Multiple choice

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the theory of quantum mechanics?

  1. S. N. Bose

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Harish-Chandra

  4. Govind Swarup
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Explanation

S. N. Bose is known for his work on the theory of quantum mechanics, for which he was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 1954.

Multiple choice

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the theory of stellar evolution?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Harish-Chandra

  4. Govind Swarup
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar is known for his work on the theory of stellar evolution, for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1983.

Multiple choice

Which Indian astronomer discovered the Chandra X-ray Observatory?

  1. Harinder Singh Bedi

  2. Govind Swarup

  3. Jayant Narlikar

  4. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar, an Indian-American astrophysicist, played a key role in the discovery of the Chandra X-ray Observatory. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1983 for his contributions to the theory of stellar evolution.

Multiple choice

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the origin and evolution of galaxies?

  1. Harinder Singh Bedi

  2. Govind Swarup

  3. Jayant Narlikar

  4. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Jayant Narlikar is an Indian astrophysicist and cosmologist who has made significant contributions to the study of the origin and evolution of galaxies. He is known for his work on the Hoyle-Narlikar theory of gravity.

Multiple choice

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the theory of black holes?

  1. Harinder Singh Bedi

  2. Govind Swarup

  3. Jayant Narlikar

  4. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar, an Indian-American astrophysicist, made significant contributions to the theory of black holes. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1983 for his work on the theory of stellar evolution, which includes the study of black holes.

Multiple choice

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the pulsars?

  1. Harinder Singh Bedi

  2. Govind Swarup

  3. Jayant Narlikar

  4. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Govind Swarup, an Indian radio astronomer, is known for his work on the pulsars. He was the director of the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) and made significant contributions to the study of pulsars.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Harinder Singh Bedi

  2. Govind Swarup

  3. Jayant Narlikar

  4. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Harinder Singh Bedi, an Indian astrophysicist, is known for his work on the cosmic microwave background. He was the director of the Aryabhata Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES) and made significant contributions to the study of the cosmic microwave background.