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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 economist is known for his work on development economics?

  1. Amartya Sen

  2. Jagdish Bhagwati

  3. Manmohan Singh

  4. Jean Drèze
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Jean Drèze, an Indian-Belgian economist and professor, is renowned for his work on development economics and poverty alleviation.

Multiple choice

Which Indian anthropologist is known for his work on the concept of 'Sanskritization'?

  1. M.N. Srinivas

  2. G.S. Ghurye

  3. Radhakamal Mukerjee

  4. Nirmal Kumar Bose
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M.N. Srinivas is known for his work on the concept of 'Sanskritization', which refers to the process by which lower castes adopt the customs and practices of higher castes in order to improve their social status.

Multiple choice

Which Indian anthropologist is known for his work on the concept of 'Jajmani System'?

  1. M.N. Srinivas

  2. G.S. Ghurye

  3. Radhakamal Mukerjee

  4. Nirmal Kumar Bose
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Radhakamal Mukerjee is known for his work on the concept of 'Jajmani System', which refers to the traditional system of exchange of goods and services between different castes in rural India.

Multiple choice

Which Indian anthropologist is known for his work on the concept of 'Cultural Relativism'?

  1. M.N. Srinivas

  2. G.S. Ghurye

  3. Radhakamal Mukerjee

  4. Nirmal Kumar Bose
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Nirmal Kumar Bose is known for his work on the concept of 'Cultural Relativism', which refers to the idea that cultural practices and beliefs should be understood in their own context, rather than being judged by the standards of another culture.

Multiple choice

Which Indian anthropologist is known for his work on the concept of 'Cultural Pluralism'?

  1. M.N. Srinivas

  2. G.S. Ghurye

  3. Radhakamal Mukerjee

  4. Nirmal Kumar Bose
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M.N. Srinivas is known for his work on the concept of 'Cultural Pluralism', which refers to the idea that different cultures can coexist peacefully within a single society.

Multiple choice

Who among the following anthropologists is known for his work on the concept of 'Tribal Development'?

  1. M.N. Srinivas

  2. G.S. Ghurye

  3. Radhakamal Mukerjee

  4. Nirmal Kumar Bose
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Nirmal Kumar Bose is known for his work on the concept of 'Tribal Development', which refers to the efforts made by the government and other agencies to improve the living conditions of tribal communities in India.

Multiple choice

Which Indian anthropologist is known for his work on the concept of 'Cultural Change'?

  1. M.N. Srinivas

  2. G.S. Ghurye

  3. Radhakamal Mukerjee

  4. Nirmal Kumar Bose
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M.N. Srinivas is known for his work on the concept of 'Cultural Change', which refers to the changes that occur in a culture over time.

Multiple choice

Which Indian anthropologist is known for his work on the concept of 'Legal Anthropology'?

  1. M.N. Srinivas

  2. G.S. Ghurye

  3. Radhakamal Mukerjee

  4. Nirmal Kumar Bose
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Nirmal Kumar Bose is known for his work on the concept of 'Legal Anthropology', which refers to the study of the legal aspects of human society.

Multiple choice

Which Indian anthropologist is known for his work on the concept of 'Little Tradition' and 'Great Tradition' in Indian society?

  1. M.N. Srinivas

  2. G.S. Ghurye

  3. D.P. Mukerji

  4. Verrier Elwin
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M.N. Srinivas introduced the concepts of 'Little Tradition' and 'Great Tradition' to describe the coexistence of local, regional, and pan-Indian cultural practices and beliefs within Indian society.

Multiple choice

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on cometary orbits?

  1. S. K. Trehan

  2. R. P. Bhatnagar

  3. M. K. Vainu Bappu

  4. C. V. Raman
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S. K. Trehan is known for his work on cometary orbits.

Multiple choice

Which Indian scientist is the principal investigator of the Comet Interceptor mission?

  1. S. K. Trehan

  2. R. P. Bhatnagar

  3. M. K. Vainu Bappu

  4. C. V. Raman
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S. K. Trehan is the principal investigator of the Comet Interceptor mission.

Multiple choice

Which Indian scientist is known for his work on cometary tails?

  1. S. K. Trehan

  2. R. P. Bhatnagar

  3. M. K. Vainu Bappu

  4. C. V. Raman
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R. P. Bhatnagar is known for his work on cometary tails.

Multiple choice

Which Indian scientist is known for his work on cometary atmospheres?

  1. S. K. Trehan

  2. R. P. Bhatnagar

  3. M. K. Vainu Bappu

  4. C. V. Raman
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Explanation

M. K. Vainu Bappu is known for his work on cometary atmospheres.

Multiple choice

Which Indian scientist is known for his work on cometary nuclei?

  1. S. K. Trehan

  2. R. P. Bhatnagar

  3. M. K. Vainu Bappu

  4. C. V. Raman
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C. V. Raman is known for his work on cometary nuclei.

Multiple choice

Which Indian anthropologist is known for his work on the concept of 'Sanskritization' and the study of social change in India?

  1. M.N. Srinivas

  2. Radhakamal Mukerjee

  3. G.S. Ghurye

  4. Verrier Elwin
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Explanation

M.N. Srinivas, a renowned Indian anthropologist, is known for his work on the concept of 'Sanskritization', which refers to the process of adopting upper-caste cultural practices and values by lower-caste groups in India.