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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 known for his work on the theory of quantum mechanics?

  1. Jayant Narlikar

  2. Govind Swarup

  3. Harish-Chandra

  4. C. V. Raman
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Harish-Chandra is known for his work on the theory of quantum mechanics, for which he was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 1977.

Multiple choice

Which Indian scientist is known for his contributions to the field of radio communication?

  1. Jagadish Chandra Bose

  2. C. V. Raman

  3. Homi J. Bhabha

  4. Vikram Sarabhai
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Jagadish Chandra Bose was an Indian scientist who lived in the 19th and 20th centuries. He is known for his contributions to the field of radio communication, including the development of the crescograph, a device that can measure the growth of plants.

Multiple choice

Which Indian scientist is known for his discovery of the Raman effect?

  1. Jagadish Chandra Bose

  2. C. V. Raman

  3. Homi J. Bhabha

  4. Vikram Sarabhai
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

C. V. Raman was an Indian physicist who lived in the 19th and 20th centuries. He is known for his discovery of the Raman effect, which is the scattering of light by molecules. This discovery earned him the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930.

Multiple choice

Which Indian scientist is known for his contributions to the field of nuclear physics?

  1. Jagadish Chandra Bose

  2. C. V. Raman

  3. Homi J. Bhabha

  4. Vikram Sarabhai
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Homi J. Bhabha was an Indian nuclear physicist who lived in the 20th century. He is known for his contributions to the field of nuclear physics, including the development of the theory of the electron-positron pair production.

Multiple choice

Which Indian scientist is known for his contributions to the field of space research?

  1. Jagadish Chandra Bose

  2. C. V. Raman

  3. Homi J. Bhabha

  4. Vikram Sarabhai
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Vikram Sarabhai was an Indian scientist who lived in the 20th century. He is known for his contributions to the field of space research, including the establishment of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

Multiple choice

Which Indian scientist is known for his contributions to the field of computer science?

  1. Jagadish Chandra Bose

  2. C. V. Raman

  3. Homi J. Bhabha

  4. Raj Reddy
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Raj Reddy is an Indian computer scientist who lives in the 21st century. He is known for his contributions to the field of computer science, including the development of the concept of time-sharing operating systems.

Multiple choice

Which Indian scientist is known for his contributions to the field of artificial intelligence?

  1. Jagadish Chandra Bose

  2. C. V. Raman

  3. Homi J. Bhabha

  4. Subbarao Kambhampati
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Subbarao Kambhampati is an Indian computer scientist who lives in the 21st century. He is known for his contributions to the field of artificial intelligence, including the development of the concept of knowledge representation and reasoning.

Multiple choice

Which Indian scientist is known for his contributions to the field of biotechnology?

  1. Jagadish Chandra Bose

  2. C. V. Raman

  3. Homi J. Bhabha

  4. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw is an Indian biotechnologist who lives in the 21st century. She is known for her contributions to the field of biotechnology, including the establishment of the company Biocon.

Multiple choice

Which Indian scientist is known for his contributions to the field of nanotechnology?

  1. Jagadish Chandra Bose

  2. C. V. Raman

  3. Homi J. Bhabha

  4. C. N. R. Rao
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D Correct answer
Explanation

C. N. R. Rao is an Indian chemist who lives in the 21st century. He is known for his contributions to the field of nanotechnology, including the development of new materials and devices.

Multiple choice

Which Indian scientist is known for his contributions to the field of renewable energy?

  1. Jagadish Chandra Bose

  2. C. V. Raman

  3. Homi J. Bhabha

  4. Chetan Singh Solanki
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Chetan Singh Solanki is an Indian scientist who lives in the 21st century. He is known for his contributions to the field of renewable energy, including the development of new solar cells.

Multiple choice

Which Indian scientist is known for his contributions to the field of environmental science?

  1. Jagadish Chandra Bose

  2. C. V. Raman

  3. Homi J. Bhabha

  4. R. K. Pachauri
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D Correct answer
Explanation

R. K. Pachauri is an Indian environmental scientist who lives in the 21st century. He is known for his contributions to the field of environmental science, including his work on climate change.

Multiple choice

Which Indian scientist is known for his contributions to the field of public health?

  1. Jagadish Chandra Bose

  2. C. V. Raman

  3. Homi J. Bhabha

  4. Devi Shetty
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Devi Shetty is an Indian cardiac surgeon who lives in the 21st century. He is known for his contributions to the field of public health, including his work on providing affordable healthcare to the poor.

Multiple choice

Which Indian astronomer developed a mathematical model to explain the effects of dark matter on the motion of stars?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varāhamihira

  4. Lagadha
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Bhaskara II, an Indian astronomer from the 12th century, developed a mathematical model to explain the effects of dark matter on the motion of stars.

Multiple choice

Which Indian astronomer first observed the effects of dark matter on the motion of stars?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varāhamihira

  4. Lagadha
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Varāhamihira, an Indian astronomer from the 6th century, first observed the effects of dark matter on the motion of stars.

Multiple choice

Which Indian scientist is known as the 'Missile Man of India'?

  1. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Homi J. Bhabha

  4. C.V. Raman
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam is known as the 'Missile Man of India' for his contributions to the development of India's missile program.