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Mir Jafar became the Nawab of Bengal after Battle of Plassey, he gave British ______to become the Nawab.

  1. Zamindari of Awadh

  2. Kohinoor diamond

  3. Zamindari of 24 paraganas

  4. Bengal
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In 1757, after the Battle of Plassey, Nawab Mir Jafar conferred the 24 Paraganas of Bengal to the British and also the Jangli mahals (small administrative units), as a result he was propped up as the Puppet Nawab.

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Robert Clive defeated Nawab Siraj ud-Daulah of Bengal in ________ .

  1. Battle of Buxar

  2. Battle of Plassey

  3. Battle of Panipat

  4. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The battle between Siraj ud-Daulah, the last independent Nawab of Bengal and the East India Company happened during the year 1757 and it was known as Battle of Plassey.

Multiple choice history science and technology language, writing and great books achievements in science and technology india's achievements in science and technology

What were the objectives of Indian Atomic Energy Commission?

  1. To produce electricity from atomic energy.

  2. To increase the yield of food grains

  3. To develop nanotechnology

  4. All of above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Dr Homi Bhabha was appointed as the first Chairman of the Commission. The objectives of the commission were to produce electricity from atomic energy, increase the yield of food grains and make them last longer, setup the technology for achieving this and develop nanotechnalogy.

Multiple choice history science and technology language, writing and great books achievements in science and technology india's achievements in science and technology

Who established Indian Atomic Energy Commission?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Indira Gandhi

  3. Mahatma Gandhi

  4. None of above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

India's first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru wasnted to nurture a scientific temper and bring about the nation's progress. From this perspective, he set up the Indian Atomic Energy Commission on 10th August 1948.

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When did a completely Indian made nuclear reactor called Dhruva was started?

  1. 1975

  2. 1980

  3. 1985

  4. 1990
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In 1985, a completely Indian made nuclear reactor called Dhruva was started at Trombay near Mumbai. This Dhruva nuclear reactor uses uranium as fuel. At this center, 350 radioactive substances are produced. They are used in industry, agriculture and medicine.

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When the Indian Atomic Energy Commission was established?

  1. 10th July 1948

  2. 10th August 1948

  3. 10th September 1948

  4. 10th May 1948
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B Correct answer
Explanation

India's first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru wasnted to nurture a scientific temper and bring about the nation's progress. From this perspective, he set up the Indian Atomic Energy Commission on 10th August 1948.

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Who was appointed as first chairmen of Indian Atomic Energy Commission?

  1. Dr Homi Bhabha

  2. Dr Homi Sethna

  3. Dr Raja Ramanna

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Dr Homi Bhabha was appointed as the first Chairman of the Commission. The objectives of the commission were to produce electricity from atomic energy, increase the yield of food grains and make them last longer.

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Where was the first nuclear test performed in India _____________.

  1. Kalpakkam

  2. Tarapur

  3. Pokharan

  4. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

India successfully performed her first nuclear test at Pokharan in Rajasthan on 18th May 1974 in consonance with the policy of using nuclear energy for peaceful purposes and for self-sufficiency.

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When NPCIL was established?

  1. 1980

  2. 1982

  3. 1985

  4. 1987
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd. was set up in 1987 to generate electricity from atomic energy. The objective of the company is to master and develop the technology to generate safe, cheap and environmentally profitable power and make the country self-sufficient.

Multiple choice history science and technology language, writing and great books achievements in science and technology india's achievements in science and technology

When 'APPLE' satellite was launched?

  1. 19 June 1981

  2. 21 June 1981

  3. 15 August 1981

  4. 26 January 1981
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The first completely indigenously built satellite by ISRO in India, APPLE was launched on 19th June 1981 from the French Guiana. 'APPLE' was beneficial in the field of education.