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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 historian is associated with the concept of 'communalism' in Indian history?

  1. Rajat Gupta

  2. Bipan Chandra

  3. Sumit Sarkar

  4. Mushirul Hasan
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Mushirul Hasan is a renowned historian known for his work on the history of communalism in India. His research has explored the origins, evolution, and impact of communal conflicts and tensions in Indian society.

Multiple choice

Who among the following historians is known for his work on the history of the Indian economy?

  1. D.D. Kosambi

  2. R.S. Sharma

  3. Irfan Habib

  4. Amiya Kumar Bagchi
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Amiya Kumar Bagchi is a prominent historian known for his work on the history of the Indian economy. His research has focused on issues such as colonialism, industrialization, and economic development in India.

Multiple choice

Who among the following historians is known for his work on the history of the Indian diaspora?

  1. Rajat Gupta

  2. Bipan Chandra

  3. Sumit Sarkar

  4. Uma Chakravarti
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Uma Chakravarti is a prominent historian known for her work on the history of the Indian diaspora. Her research has focused on the experiences, contributions, and challenges faced by Indian migrants and communities around the world.

Multiple choice

Which historian is associated with the concept of 'subalternity' in Indian historiography?

  1. Ranajit Guha

  2. Partha Chatterjee

  3. Dipesh Chakrabarty

  4. Gyan Prakash
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Ranajit Guha is a renowned historian known for his work on subalternity in Indian historiography. His book 'Elementary Aspects of Peasant Insurgency in Colonial India' has significantly influenced the study of peasant movements and the experiences of marginalized groups.

Multiple choice

Who among the following historians is known for his work on the history of environmental issues in India?

  1. Rajat Gupta

  2. Bipan Chandra

  3. Sumit Sarkar

  4. Ramachandra Guha
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Ramachandra Guha is a prominent historian and environmentalist known for his work on the history of environmental issues in India. His books, such as 'The Unquiet Woods: Ecological Change and Peasant Resistance in the Himalayas' and 'India After Gandhi: The History of the World's Largest Democracy', have shed light on the relationship between environmental degradation and social movements in India.

Multiple choice

Who among the following historians is known for his work on the history of science and technology in India?

  1. Rajat Gupta

  2. Bipan Chandra

  3. Sumit Sarkar

  4. Dhruv Raina
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Dhruv Raina is a prominent historian known for his work on the history of science and technology in India. His research has focused on the development of scientific institutions, the role of science in shaping Indian society, and the interactions between science and colonialism.

Multiple choice

Who is considered the founder of Subaltern Historiography?

  1. Ranajit Guha

  2. Gyan Prakash

  3. Dipesh Chakrabarty

  4. Partha Chatterjee
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Ranajit Guha is widely regarded as the founder of Subaltern Historiography. His book "Elementary Aspects of Peasant Insurgency in Colonial India" (1983) is considered a seminal work in the field.

Multiple choice

Varahamihira is considered to be one of the greatest astronomers and mathematicians of all time. His work is still studied today by scholars and scientists around the world.

  1. True

  2. False
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Varahamihira is considered to be one of the greatest astronomers and mathematicians of all time. His work is still studied today by scholars and scientists around the world.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the Persian astronomer who wrote the influential astronomical treatise, the Zij-i Sultani?

  1. Al-Khwarizmi

  2. Al-Biruni

  3. Omar Khayyam

  4. Ulugh Beg
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Ulugh Beg, a renowned Persian astronomer and grandson of Timur, authored the influential astronomical treatise, the Zij-i Sultani, which incorporated both Indian and Islamic astronomical knowledge.

Multiple choice

Which Indian scientist played a significant role in the discovery of gravitational waves in 2015?

  1. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar

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

  3. Dr. C. V. Raman

  4. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
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Dr. B. R. Ambedkar was a key member of the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) collaboration, which made the first direct detection of gravitational waves in 2015.

Multiple choice

Which Indian scientist is known for his work on the theoretical aspects of gravitational waves?

  1. Dr. C. V. Raman

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

  3. Dr. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  4. Dr. Homi J. Bhabha
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Dr. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar was an Indian-American astrophysicist who made significant contributions to the theoretical aspects of gravitational waves.

Multiple choice

Which Indian scientist is known for his work on the data analysis of gravitational wave signals?

  1. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar

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

  3. Dr. C. V. Raman

  4. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
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Dr. B. R. Ambedkar is known for his work on the data analysis of gravitational wave signals.

Multiple choice

Who is considered to be the father of Indian archaeology?

  1. Alexander Cunningham

  2. James Prinsep

  3. John Marshall

  4. Rakhaldas Bandyopadhyay
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Alexander Cunningham is widely regarded as the father of Indian archaeology. He conducted extensive surveys and excavations throughout India, contributing significantly to our understanding of ancient Indian history.

Multiple choice

Who was the first recipient of the Ramanujan Prize?

  1. S. Ramanujan

  2. C. V. Raman

  3. Homi J. Bhabha

  4. Vikram Sarabhai
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S. Ramanujan was the first recipient of the Ramanujan Prize, awarded posthumously in 1963.

Multiple choice

Which architect is known for his contributions to modern Indian architecture?

  1. Charles Correa

  2. B. V. Doshi

  3. Raj Rewal

  4. Achyut Kanvinde
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Charles Correa is one of the most influential architects of modern India. He is known for his innovative designs and his focus on sustainability. Some of his notable works include the Kanchanjunga Apartments in Mumbai and the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial in Ahmedabad.