Women Mathematicians in Indian Industry

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

  1. Shakuntala Devi

  2. Rajeswari Chatterjee

  3. Kalpana Chawla

  4. Sudha Murthy


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rajeswari Chatterjee was a pioneering computer scientist who made significant contributions to the field of computer science in India. She is often referred to as the 'Mother of Indian Computer Science'.

Which Indian mathematician is known for her work on number theory and algebraic geometry?

  1. Shakuntala Devi

  2. Rajeswari Chatterjee

  3. Manjul Bhargava

  4. Sujatha Ramdorai


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Manjul Bhargava is an Indian-American mathematician who has made significant contributions to number theory and algebraic geometry. He was awarded the Fields Medal in 2014, becoming the first Indian mathematician to receive this prestigious award.

Who is the first Indian woman to receive the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian award?

  1. Shakuntala Devi

  2. Rajeswari Chatterjee

  3. Kalpana Chawla

  4. Sudha Murthy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shakuntala Devi was an Indian mathematician, writer, and astrologer. She was known for her prodigious mental calculation abilities and was often referred to as the 'Human Computer'. She was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 1988, becoming the first Indian woman to receive this honor.

Which Indian mathematician is known for her work on graph theory and combinatorial optimization?

  1. Shakuntala Devi

  2. Rajeswari Chatterjee

  3. Manjul Bhargava

  4. Sujatha Ramdorai


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sujatha Ramdorai is an Indian mathematician who has made significant contributions to graph theory and combinatorial optimization. She is a recipient of the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology, one of the highest scientific awards in India.

Who is the first Indian woman to be elected as the President of the International Mathematical Union (IMU)?

  1. Shakuntala Devi

  2. Rajeswari Chatterjee

  3. Manjul Bhargava

  4. Ingrid Daubechies


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ingrid Daubechies is a Belgian-American mathematician who was elected as the President of the International Mathematical Union (IMU) in 2018. She is the first woman to hold this position.

Which Indian mathematician is known for her work on algebraic number theory and modular forms?

  1. Shakuntala Devi

  2. Rajeswari Chatterjee

  3. Manjul Bhargava

  4. Sujatha Ramdorai


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Manjul Bhargava is an Indian-American mathematician who has made significant contributions to algebraic number theory and modular forms. He was awarded the Fields Medal in 2014, becoming the first Indian mathematician to receive this prestigious award.

Who is the first Indian woman to be elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society?

  1. Shakuntala Devi

  2. Rajeswari Chatterjee

  3. Manjul Bhargava

  4. Sujatha Ramdorai


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rajeswari Chatterjee was the first Indian woman to be elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society, the oldest scientific academy in the world.

Which Indian mathematician is known for her work on differential geometry and topology?

  1. Shakuntala Devi

  2. Rajeswari Chatterjee

  3. Manjul Bhargava

  4. Sujatha Ramdorai


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sujatha Ramdorai is an Indian mathematician who has made significant contributions to differential geometry and topology. She is a recipient of the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology, one of the highest scientific awards in India.

Who is the first Indian woman to be elected as the President of the Indian Statistical Institute?

  1. Shakuntala Devi

  2. Rajeswari Chatterjee

  3. Manjul Bhargava

  4. Sujatha Ramdorai


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rajeswari Chatterjee was the first Indian woman to be elected as the President of the Indian Statistical Institute, a prestigious research and educational institution in India.

Which Indian mathematician is known for her work on algebraic topology and K-theory?

  1. Shakuntala Devi

  2. Rajeswari Chatterjee

  3. Manjul Bhargava

  4. Sujatha Ramdorai


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sujatha Ramdorai is an Indian mathematician who has made significant contributions to algebraic topology and K-theory. She is a recipient of the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology, one of the highest scientific awards in India.

Who is the first Indian woman to be elected as a Fellow of the American Mathematical Society?

  1. Shakuntala Devi

  2. Rajeswari Chatterjee

  3. Manjul Bhargava

  4. Sujatha Ramdorai


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rajeswari Chatterjee was the first Indian woman to be elected as a Fellow of the American Mathematical Society, a prestigious organization of mathematicians.

Which Indian mathematician is known for her work on partial differential equations and numerical analysis?

  1. Shakuntala Devi

  2. Rajeswari Chatterjee

  3. Manjul Bhargava

  4. Sujatha Ramdorai


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sujatha Ramdorai is an Indian mathematician who has made significant contributions to partial differential equations and numerical analysis. She is a recipient of the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology, one of the highest scientific awards in India.

Who is the first Indian woman to be elected as a Fellow of the Indian Academy of Sciences?

  1. Shakuntala Devi

  2. Rajeswari Chatterjee

  3. Manjul Bhargava

  4. Sujatha Ramdorai


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rajeswari Chatterjee was the first Indian woman to be elected as a Fellow of the Indian Academy of Sciences, a prestigious organization of scientists.

Which Indian mathematician is known for her work on representation theory and algebraic geometry?

  1. Shakuntala Devi

  2. Rajeswari Chatterjee

  3. Manjul Bhargava

  4. Sujatha Ramdorai


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sujatha Ramdorai is an Indian mathematician who has made significant contributions to representation theory and algebraic geometry. She is a recipient of the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology, one of the highest scientific awards in India.

Who is the first Indian woman to be elected as a Fellow of the National Academy of Sciences, India?

  1. Shakuntala Devi

  2. Rajeswari Chatterjee

  3. Manjul Bhargava

  4. Sujatha Ramdorai


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rajeswari Chatterjee was the first Indian woman to be elected as a Fellow of the National Academy of Sciences, India, a prestigious organization of scientists.

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