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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 was C. S. Rajan's role in the development of the Langlands program?

  1. He was one of the main architects of the program

  2. He was a major contributor to the program

  3. He was a minor contributor to the program

  4. He had no role in the development of the program
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

C. S. Rajan was a major contributor to the development of the Langlands program. He made a number of important contributions to the program, including the development of new methods for studying automorphic forms and the discovery of new types of modular forms.

Multiple choice

What was C. S. Rajan's role in the development of the theory of automorphic forms?

  1. He was one of the main architects of the theory

  2. He was a major contributor to the theory

  3. He was a minor contributor to the theory

  4. He had no role in the development of the theory
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

C. S. Rajan was a major contributor to the development of the theory of automorphic forms. He made a number of important contributions to the theory, including the development of new methods for studying automorphic forms and the discovery of new types of modular forms.

Multiple choice

Which Indian scientist is known as the 'Father of Indian Space Science'?

  1. Vikram Sarabhai

  2. Homi J. Bhabha

  3. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

  4. Satish Dhawan
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Vikram Sarabhai is widely regarded as the 'Father of Indian Space Science' for his pioneering contributions to the establishment of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and the development of India's space program.

Multiple choice

Which Indian scientist was the first to propose the idea of using artificial satellites for communication?

  1. Vikram Sarabhai

  2. Homi J. Bhabha

  3. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

  4. Satish Dhawan
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Vikram Sarabhai was the first Indian scientist to propose the idea of using artificial satellites for communication, which laid the foundation for India's satellite communication program.