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Major Achievements in Science and Technology

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Which Indian scientist is known as the 'Missile Man of India'?

  1. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Homi J. Bhabha

  4. C.V. Raman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam is known as the 'Missile Man of India' for his contributions to the development of India's missile program.

Who is considered the father of the Indian nuclear program?

  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 considered the father of the Indian nuclear program for his contributions to the establishment of the Atomic Energy Commission of India and the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre.

Which Indian scientist is known for his work on the Green Revolution?

  1. M.S. Swaminathan

  2. Norman Borlaug

  3. C.V. Raman

  4. Homi J. Bhabha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

M.S. Swaminathan is known for his work on the Green Revolution, which led to increased agricultural productivity in India.

Who is known as the 'Father of Indian Space Program'?

  1. Vikram Sarabhai

  2. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

  3. Homi J. Bhabha

  4. C.V. Raman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vikram Sarabhai is known as the 'Father of Indian Space Program' for his contributions to the establishment of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO).

Which Indian scientist is known for his work on the development of the polio vaccine?

  1. Jonas Salk

  2. Albert Sabin

  3. C.V. Raman

  4. Ghanshyam Das Birla


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ghanshyam Das Birla is known for his work on the development of the polio vaccine in India.

Who is known as the 'Father of Indian Computer Science'?

  1. Vinton Cerf

  2. Tim Berners-Lee

  3. C.V. Raman

  4. Raj Reddy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Raj Reddy is known as the 'Father of Indian Computer Science' for his contributions to the field of artificial intelligence and computer science.

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

  1. S. Somanath

  2. K. Sivan

  3. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

  4. Vikram Sarabhai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

Who is known as the 'Father of Indian Robotics'?

  1. Raja Ramanna

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

  4. Vijay Kumar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vijay Kumar is known as the 'Father of Indian Robotics' for his contributions to the field of robotics and autonomous systems.

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

  1. Tejinder Singh Shergill

  2. Ashok Nayak

  3. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

  4. Vikram Sarabhai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tejinder Singh Shergill is known for his work on the development of the indigenous light combat aircraft, Tejas.

Who is known as the 'Father of Indian Nuclear Power'?

  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 as the 'Father of Indian Nuclear Power' for his contributions to the establishment of the nuclear power program in India.

Which Indian scientist is known for his work on the development of the indigenous nuclear submarine, INS Arihant?

  1. Anil Kakodkar

  2. R. Chidambaram

  3. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

  4. Vikram Sarabhai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anil Kakodkar is known for his work on the development of the indigenous nuclear submarine, INS Arihant.

Who is known as the 'Father of Indian Biotechnology'?

  1. C.V. Raman

  2. Homi J. Bhabha

  3. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

  4. M.K. Bhan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

M.K. Bhan is known as the 'Father of Indian Biotechnology' for his contributions to the field of biotechnology and genetic engineering.

Which Indian scientist is known for his work on the development of the indigenous satellite launch vehicle, PSLV?

  1. G. Madhavan Nair

  2. K. Radhakrishnan

  3. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

  4. Vikram Sarabhai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

G. Madhavan Nair is known for his work on the development of the indigenous satellite launch vehicle, PSLV.

Who is known as the 'Father of Indian Nanotechnology'?

  1. C.N.R. Rao

  2. M.S. Raghunathan

  3. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

  4. Vikram Sarabhai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

C.N.R. Rao is known as the 'Father of Indian Nanotechnology' for his contributions to the field of nanotechnology and materials science.

Which Indian scientist is known for his work on the development of the indigenous main battle tank, Arjun?

  1. V.K. Saraswat

  2. Avinash Chander

  3. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

  4. Vikram Sarabhai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

V.K. Saraswat is known for his work on the development of the indigenous main battle tank, Arjun.

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