Indian Science and Technology

Description: Indian Science and Technology Quiz
Number of Questions: 15
Created by:
Tags: science technology india
Attempted 0/15 Correct 0 Score 0

Who is considered the father of Indian science?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Charaka

  4. Susruta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata was an Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 5th century CE. He is considered the father of Indian science because of his contributions to mathematics, astronomy, and physics.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of zero?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta was an Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 7th century CE. He is credited with developing the concept of zero, which is essential for the development of modern mathematics.

Which Indian physician is considered the father of surgery?

  1. Charaka

  2. Susruta

  3. Jivaka Komarabhacca

  4. Atreya Punarvasu


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Susruta was an Indian physician who lived in the 6th century BCE. He is considered the father of surgery because of his contributions to the field of surgery, including the development of surgical instruments and techniques.

Which Indian astronomer developed the heliocentric model of the solar system?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Nilakantha Somayaji

  4. Jagadish Chandra Bose


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Nilakantha Somayaji was an Indian astronomer and mathematician who lived in the 15th century CE. He developed the heliocentric model of the solar system, which places the Sun at the center of the solar system and the Earth and other planets revolving around it.

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


Correct Option: A
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.

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


Correct Option: B
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.

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


Correct Option: C
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.

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


Correct Option: D
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).

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


Correct Option: D
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.

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


Correct Option: D
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.

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


Correct Option: D
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.

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


Correct Option: D
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.

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


Correct Option: D
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.

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


Correct Option: D
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.

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


Correct Option: D
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.

- Hide questions