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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 physicist is known for his work on the theory of black holes?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. S. N. Bose

  3. M. N. Saha

  4. J. C. Bose
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Explanation

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar is known for his work on the theory of black holes, for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1983.

Multiple choice

Which Indian physicist is known for his work on the theory of superfluidity?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. S. N. Bose

  3. M. N. Saha

  4. J. C. Bose
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Explanation

S. N. Bose is known for his work on the theory of superfluidity, for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1996.

Multiple choice

Which Indian physicist is known for his work on the theory of cosmic rays?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. S. N. Bose

  3. M. N. Saha

  4. Homi J. Bhabha
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Explanation

Homi J. Bhabha is known for his work on the theory of cosmic rays, for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1948.

Multiple choice

Which Indian physicist is known for his work on the theory of general relativity?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. S. N. Bose

  3. M. N. Saha

  4. Albert Einstein
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Explanation

Albert Einstein is known for his work on the theory of general relativity, for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1921.

Multiple choice

Which artist conducted the first workshop organized by The Lucknow Art Society?

  1. B.C. Sanyal

  2. R.B. Bhaskaran

  3. K.K. Hebbar

  4. M.F. Husain
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Explanation

B.C. Sanyal conducted the first workshop organized by The Lucknow Art Society.

Multiple choice

Which Indian philosopher proposed the atomic theory of matter?

  1. Kapila

  2. Kanada

  3. Gotama

  4. Mahavira
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Kanada, the founder of the Vaisheshika school of philosophy, proposed the atomic theory of matter.

Multiple choice

Which Indian astronomer was the first to discover a comet?

  1. C.V. Raman

  2. J.C. Bose

  3. S.N. Bose

  4. K.S. Krishnan
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K.S. Krishnan was the first Indian astronomer to discover a comet, which was named Comet Krishnan after him. He discovered it in 1936 while working at the Kodaikanal Observatory.

Multiple choice

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

  1. V.S. Venkatasubramanian

  2. R. Rajamohan

  3. B.G. Sidharth

  4. S.K. Gupta
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Explanation

V.S. Venkatasubramanian is a renowned Indian astronomer who has made significant contributions to the study of cometary dynamics. He has conducted extensive research on the orbital evolution, physical properties, and composition of comets.

Multiple choice

Which Indian astronomer was involved in the discovery of the Shoemaker-Levy 9 comet?

  1. Jayant Narlikar

  2. Govind Swarup

  3. G.S. Dhillon

  4. Ram Sagar
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Explanation

G.S. Dhillon was part of the team that discovered the Shoemaker-Levy 9 comet in 1993. He was working at the Anglo-Australian Observatory at the time and played a crucial role in confirming the comet's impact with Jupiter.

Multiple choice

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the composition of comets?

  1. T.P. Prabhu

  2. U.R. Rao

  3. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

  4. Homi J. Bhabha
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T.P. Prabhu is an Indian astronomer who has conducted extensive research on the composition of comets. He has analyzed the chemical composition of cometary dust and gas using various spectroscopic techniques.

Multiple choice

Which Indian astronomer was a member of the International Halley Watch team?

  1. M.K. Vainu Bappu

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. S. Chandrasekhar

  4. Harish-Chandra
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M.K. Vainu Bappu was a member of the International Halley Watch team, which was formed to observe and study Comet Halley during its 1986 apparition. He made significant contributions to the team's efforts.

Multiple choice

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the origin and evolution of comets?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. C.V. Vishveshwara

  3. Jayant Narlikar

  4. T. Padmanabhan
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Explanation

Jayant Narlikar is an Indian astronomer who has conducted extensive research on the origin and evolution of comets. He has proposed various theories and models to explain the formation and behavior of comets.

Multiple choice

Which Indian astronomer was involved in the discovery of the Hale-Bopp comet?

  1. R. Rajamohan

  2. B.G. Sidharth

  3. S.K. Gupta

  4. Ram Sagar
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Explanation

R. Rajamohan was part of the team that discovered the Hale-Bopp comet in 1995. He was working at the Vainu Bappu Observatory at the time and played a crucial role in confirming the comet's discovery.

Multiple choice

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the physical properties of comets?

  1. V.S. Venkatasubramanian

  2. T.P. Prabhu

  3. G.S. Dhillon

  4. S.K. Gupta
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Explanation

S.K. Gupta is an Indian astronomer who has conducted extensive research on the physical properties of comets. He has studied the size, shape, rotation, and surface features of comets using various observational techniques.

Multiple choice

Which Indian astronomer was a member of the Stardust mission team?

  1. Jayant Narlikar

  2. Govind Swarup

  3. G.S. Dhillon

  4. Ram Sagar
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Explanation

Govind Swarup was a member of the Stardust mission team, which was launched in 1999 to study Comet Wild 2. He played a crucial role in the mission's success by providing valuable insights and guidance.