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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

What is the legacy of Bhaskara II in Indian astronomy?

  1. He is considered to be one of the greatest astronomers of all time

  2. His work has had a profound impact on the development of Indian astronomy

  3. His work has been translated into many languages and is still studied today

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Bhaskara II is considered to be one of the greatest astronomers of all time. His work has had a profound impact on the development of Indian astronomy and has been translated into many languages and is still studied today.

Multiple choice

Who is considered the father of modern conservation in India?

  1. A. Ghosh

  2. N. R. Banerjee

  3. M. S. Randhawa

  4. K. G. Goswami
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Explanation

N. R. Banerjee is considered the father of modern conservation in India. He was the first Director of the National Museum, New Delhi, and played a key role in establishing the conservation laboratory there.

Multiple choice

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

  1. A.K. Saran

  2. M.N. Srinivas

  3. Louis Dumont

  4. Verrier Elwin
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Louis Dumont, a French anthropologist, is renowned for his concept of 'Homo Hierarchicus,' which explores the hierarchical social structure and caste system in India.

Multiple choice

Which Indian anthropologist is credited with introducing the concept of 'Sanskritization'?

  1. G.S. Ghurye

  2. D.P. Mukerji

  3. M.N. Srinivas

  4. Radhakamal Mukerjee
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Explanation

M.N. Srinivas introduced the concept of 'Sanskritization,' which refers to the process by which lower castes adopt the customs, rituals, and beliefs of higher castes in order to improve their social status.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Robert Redfield

  2. Milton Singer

  3. M.N. Srinivas

  4. Radhakamal Mukerjee
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Robert Redfield, an American anthropologist, introduced the concept of 'Little Tradition,' which refers to the local, regional, or folk traditions and beliefs that exist alongside the 'Great Tradition' of classical Hinduism.

Multiple choice

Which Indian anthropologist is credited with introducing the concept of 'Segmentary Lineage System'?

  1. A.R. Radcliffe-Brown

  2. Evans-Pritchard

  3. Meyer Fortes

  4. Edmund Leach
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Explanation

A.R. Radcliffe-Brown, a British anthropologist, introduced the concept of 'Segmentary Lineage System,' which describes the social organization of certain societies based on descent and lineage.

Multiple choice

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

  1. G.S. Ghurye

  2. D.P. Mukerji

  3. M.N. Srinivas

  4. Radhakamal Mukerjee
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Explanation

D.P. Mukerji, an Indian anthropologist, introduced the concept of 'Jajmani System,' which refers to the traditional system of patron-client relationships and exchange of goods and services in rural India.

Multiple choice

Which Indian anthropologist is credited with introducing the concept of 'Sanskritization'?

  1. G.S. Ghurye

  2. D.P. Mukerji

  3. M.N. Srinivas

  4. Radhakamal Mukerjee
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C Correct answer
Explanation

M.N. Srinivas introduced the concept of 'Sanskritization,' which refers to the process by which lower castes adopt the customs, rituals, and beliefs of higher castes in order to improve their social status.

Multiple choice

Who is the founder of the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay)?

  1. Homi J. Bhabha

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. J.R.D. Tata

  4. G.D. Birla
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Explanation

Homi J. Bhabha founded the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) in 1958. IIT Bombay is a premier engineering institute in India that offers courses in various engineering disciplines, including animation and VFX.

Multiple choice

Which Indian scientist is a prominent member of the SETI Institute?

  1. Dr. Jayant Narlikar

  2. Dr. Arvind Paranjpye

  3. Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein

  4. Dr. Thanu Padmanabhan
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Dr. Arvind Paranjpye is an Indian astrophysicist and a prominent member of the SETI Institute.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian scientist who is the Project Director of the SKA India Consortium?

  1. Dr. Arvind Paranjpye

  2. Dr. Jayant Narlikar

  3. Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein

  4. Dr. Thanu Padmanabhan
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Dr. Arvind Paranjpye is the Project Director of the SKA India Consortium.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian scientist who is the Principal Investigator of the ARIEL mission, a joint project between ESA and NASA to search for exoplanets?

  1. Dr. Arvind Paranjpye

  2. Dr. Jayant Narlikar

  3. Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein

  4. Dr. Thanu Padmanabhan
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Explanation

Dr. Arvind Paranjpye is the Principal Investigator of the ARIEL mission.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian scientist who is the Director of the SETI Institute India Centre?

  1. Dr. Arvind Paranjpye

  2. Dr. Jayant Narlikar

  3. Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein

  4. Dr. Thanu Padmanabhan
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Explanation

Dr. Arvind Paranjpye is the Director of the SETI Institute India Centre.

Multiple choice

Which Indian scientist proposed the theory of gravitational waves?

  1. C. V. Raman

  2. Homi J. Bhabha

  3. S. Chandrasekhar

  4. Vikram Sarabhai
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Explanation

S. Chandrasekhar, an Indian-American astrophysicist, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1983 for his theoretical studies of the physical processes of importance to the structure and evolution of stars. His work laid the foundation for the understanding of gravitational waves.

Multiple choice

Which Indian astronomer discovered the first pulsar?

  1. Govind Swarup

  2. J. C. Bhattacharya

  3. M. N. Saha

  4. T. K. Menon
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Explanation

Govind Swarup, an Indian radio astronomer, discovered the first pulsar, PSR B1919+21, in 1967. This discovery marked a significant milestone in astrophysics, providing evidence for the existence of neutron stars.