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Science and Technology Developments

Description: This quiz covers the major Science and Technology Developments in India post-independence.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which Indian scientist is known as the 'Father of the Indian Space Program'?

  1. Homi J. Bhabha

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

  4. C.V. Raman


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Vikram Sarabhai is widely regarded as the 'Father of the Indian Space Program' due to his pioneering efforts in establishing the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and leading the development of India's space program.

Which Indian satellite was launched in 1975, making India the first country to successfully launch a satellite into orbit using its own launch vehicle?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara

  3. Rohini

  4. APPLE


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata was India's first satellite, launched in 1975, making India the first country to successfully launch a satellite into orbit using its own launch vehicle.

Who was the first Indian woman to travel into space?

  1. Kalpana Chawla

  2. Sunita Williams

  3. Anousheh Ansari

  4. Valentina Tereshkova


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kalpana Chawla was the first Indian woman to travel into space, aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia in 1997.

Which Indian scientist is known for his contributions to nuclear physics and the development of the atomic bomb?

  1. Homi J. Bhabha

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

  4. C.V. Raman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Homi J. Bhabha is known for his contributions to nuclear physics and the development of the atomic bomb in India. He was the founder and first director of the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC).

Which Indian supercomputer is ranked among the top 100 most powerful supercomputers in the world?

  1. Param Padma

  2. Pratyush

  3. Anupam

  4. Rudra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Param Padma is an Indian supercomputer developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC). It is ranked among the top 100 most powerful supercomputers in the world.

Which Indian organization is responsible for developing and launching India's rockets and satellites?

  1. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

  2. Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

  3. Atomic Energy Commission of India (AECI)

  4. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the Indian government agency responsible for developing and launching India's rockets and satellites.

Which Indian scientist is known for his contributions to the Green Revolution in India?

  1. M.S. Swaminathan

  2. Norman Borlaug

  3. B.P. Pal

  4. Verghese Kurien


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

M.S. Swaminathan is known for his contributions to the Green Revolution in India, which led to increased agricultural productivity and food security.

Which Indian scientist is known for his contributions to the development of the polio vaccine?

  1. Jonas Salk

  2. Albert Sabin

  3. Hilary Koprowski

  4. T. Jacob John


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

T. Jacob John is known for his contributions to the development of the polio vaccine in India.

Which Indian scientist is known for his contributions to the development of the indigenous COVID-19 vaccine, Covaxin?

  1. Bharat Biotech

  2. Serum Institute of India

  3. Zydus Cadila

  4. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bharat Biotech is an Indian biotechnology company that developed the indigenous COVID-19 vaccine, Covaxin.

Which Indian organization is responsible for developing and launching India's nuclear-powered submarines?

  1. Indian Navy

  2. Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

  3. Atomic Energy Commission of India (AECI)

  4. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is responsible for developing and launching India's nuclear-powered submarines.

Which Indian scientist is known for his contributions to the development of the indigenous light combat aircraft, Tejas?

  1. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

  2. Tejinder Singh Bedi

  3. Kota Harinarayana

  4. R.K. Tyagi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kota Harinarayana is known for his contributions to the development of the indigenous light combat aircraft, Tejas.

Which Indian organization is responsible for developing and launching India's ballistic missiles?

  1. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

  2. Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

  3. Atomic Energy Commission of India (AECI)

  4. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is responsible for developing and launching India's ballistic missiles.

Which Indian scientist is known for his contributions to the development of the indigenous cryogenic engine for India's space program?

  1. S. Somanath

  2. G. Madhavan Nair

  3. K. Radhakrishnan

  4. A.S. Kiran Kumar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

S. Somanath is known for his contributions to the development of the indigenous cryogenic engine for India's space program.

Which Indian organization is responsible for developing and launching India's communication satellites?

  1. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

  2. Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

  3. Atomic Energy Commission of India (AECI)

  4. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is responsible for developing and launching India's communication satellites.

Which Indian scientist is known for his contributions to the development of the indigenous nuclear reactor, PHWR?

  1. Homi J. Bhabha

  2. Raj Ramanna

  3. P.K. Iyengar

  4. A.N. Prasad


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Raj Ramanna is known for his contributions to the development of the indigenous nuclear reactor, PHWR.

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