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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 astronomer is credited with making the first systematic observations of asteroids?

  1. C. V. Raman

  2. Meghnad Saha

  3. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  4. J. C. Bhattacharya
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Explanation

J. C. Bhattacharya, a renowned Indian astronomer, is credited with making the first systematic observations of asteroids in India.

Multiple choice

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the orbital dynamics of asteroids?

  1. S. K. Trehan

  2. R. K. Kochhar

  3. A. K. Pandey

  4. B. G. Anandarao
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Explanation

S. K. Trehan, a renowned Indian astronomer, is known for his extensive work on the orbital dynamics of asteroids.

Multiple choice

Which Indian astronomer was the first to receive the Padma Shri award for his contributions to astronomy?

  1. C. V. Raman

  2. Meghnad Saha

  3. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  4. J. C. Bhattacharya
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Explanation

C. V. Raman was the first Indian astronomer to receive the Padma Shri award for his contributions to astronomy.

Multiple choice

Which Indian astronomer is known for his pioneering work on the study of asteroids and comets?

  1. J. C. Bhattacharya

  2. C. V. Raman

  3. Meghnad Saha

  4. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar
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Explanation

J. C. Bhattacharya is known for his pioneering work on the study of asteroids and comets.

Multiple choice

Who is considered the "Father of the Indian Computer Revolution"?

  1. Dr. Vikram Sarabhai

  2. Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

  3. Dr. Homi J. Bhabha

  4. Dr. C.V. Raman
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Explanation

Dr. Vikram Sarabhai is widely regarded as the "Father of the Indian Computer Revolution" for his pioneering efforts in establishing the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) and the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), which played a crucial role in advancing computing research and education in India.

Multiple choice

Which architect designed the iconic Lotus Temple in New Delhi?

  1. Fariburz Sahba

  2. Charles Correa

  3. Raj Rewal

  4. Laurie Baker
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Explanation

Fariburz Sahba, an Iranian-born architect, designed the Lotus Temple, which is known for its unique flower-like shape.

Multiple choice

Which architect designed the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad?

  1. Balkrishna Doshi

  2. Charles Correa

  3. Raj Rewal

  4. Fariburz Sahba
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Raj Rewal designed the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad, known for its innovative design and use of natural light.

Multiple choice

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the role of dark matter in the formation and evolution of galaxies?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Harish-Chandra

  3. Jayant Narlikar

  4. Govind Swarup
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Explanation

Jayant Narlikar is an Indian astrophysicist who is known for his work on the role of dark matter in the formation and evolution of galaxies. He is also known for his work on the steady state theory of the universe.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Harish-Chandra

  3. Jayant Narlikar

  4. Govind Swarup
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Explanation

Govind Swarup was an Indian radio astronomer who is known for his work on the cosmic microwave background radiation. He is also known for his work on the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT).

Multiple choice

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the search for extraterrestrial life?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Harish-Chandra

  3. Jayant Narlikar

  4. J. Srinivasan
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Explanation

J. Srinivasan is an Indian astronomer who is known for his work on the search for extraterrestrial life. He is also known for his work on the SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) program.

Multiple choice

Who is known for his work on the theory of stochastic processes?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Srinivasa Ramanujan

  4. R.N. Bhattacharya
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Explanation

R.N. Bhattacharya is an Indian-American statistician who made significant contributions to the theory of stochastic processes. He is known for his work on Markov processes and martingales.

Multiple choice

Which Indian scientist is known as the 'Father of Indian Biotechnology'?

  1. Dr. M. S. Swaminathan

  2. Dr. C. N. R. Rao

  3. Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

  4. Dr. R. A. Mashelkar
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Explanation

Dr. M. S. Swaminathan is known as the 'Father of Indian Biotechnology' for his pioneering work in agricultural research and development, particularly in the field of high-yielding crop varieties.

Multiple choice

Which Indian scientist is known for her work on genetic engineering and the development of transgenic plants?

  1. Dr. Lalitha Vijayan

  2. Dr. Renu Swarup

  3. Dr. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

  4. Dr. Tessy Thomas
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Explanation

Dr. Lalitha Vijayan is known for her work on genetic engineering and the development of transgenic plants, including the development of India's first transgenic cotton plant.

Multiple choice

Which Indian scientist is known for his work on the development of low-cost diagnostic tests for infectious diseases?

  1. Dr. Gagandeep Kang

  2. Dr. T. Jacob John

  3. Dr. Balram Bhargava

  4. Dr. Soumya Swaminathan
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Dr. T. Jacob John is known for his work on the development of low-cost diagnostic tests for infectious diseases, including the Typhidot test for typhoid fever.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Vikram Sarabhai

  2. Homi J. Bhabha

  3. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

  4. Satish Dhawan
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Explanation

Vikram Sarabhai is known as the 'Father of the Indian Space Program' for his contributions to the establishment and development of ISRO.