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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 contributions to the field of biotechnology and his work on genetically modified crops?

  1. M. S. Swaminathan

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Homi J. Bhabha

  4. C. V. Raman
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M. S. Swaminathan is an Indian geneticist and agricultural scientist known for his contributions to the field of biotechnology. He is a pioneer in the development of high-yielding varieties of crops and has played a significant role in the Green Revolution in India.

Multiple choice

Which Indian scientist is known for his contributions to the field of space science and his work on the Chandrayaan mission?

  1. K. Radhakrishnan

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Homi J. Bhabha

  4. C. V. Raman
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K. Radhakrishnan is an Indian space scientist known for his contributions to the field of space science. He served as the Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) from 2009 to 2014 and played a key role in the successful launch of the Chandrayaan mission, India's first lunar exploration mission.

Multiple choice

Which Indian scientist is known for his contributions to the field of nuclear medicine and his work on the development of radiopharmaceuticals?

  1. P. N. Tandon

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Homi J. Bhabha

  4. C. V. Raman
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P. N. Tandon is an Indian nuclear medicine physician and scientist known for his contributions to the field of nuclear medicine. He is a pioneer in the development of radiopharmaceuticals and has played a significant role in the advancement of nuclear medicine in India.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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 considered to be the father of Indian animation?

  1. J.B.H. Wadia

  2. Dadasaheb Phalke

  3. Raja Ravi Varma

  4. Rabindranath Tagore
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J.B.H. Wadia is credited with making the first Indian animated film, 'The Battle of Kirkee', in 1927.

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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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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Explanation

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.