Indian Computing and Research

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Which Indian city is known as the "Silicon Valley of India"?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Delhi

  3. Bangalore

  4. Chennai


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bangalore is often referred to as the "Silicon Valley of India" due to its large concentration of high-tech companies and research institutions.

Who is considered the father of the Indian computer science?

  1. C. V. Raman

  2. S. N. Bose

  3. J. C. Bose

  4. V. A. K. Murthy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

V. A. K. Murthy is widely regarded as the father of Indian computer science. He was a pioneer in the field and made significant contributions to the development of computing in India.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the Riemann hypothesis?

  1. Srinivasa Ramanujan

  2. Harish-Chandra

  3. C. S. Seshadri

  4. M. S. Raghunathan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Srinivasa Ramanujan was a brilliant Indian mathematician who made significant contributions to number theory, analysis, and other areas of mathematics. He is particularly well-known for his work on the Riemann hypothesis.

Which Indian research institution is known for its work in the field of artificial intelligence?

  1. Indian Institute of Science

  2. Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

  3. National Institute of Technology Karnataka

  4. International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad is a leading research institution in India that is known for its work in the field of artificial intelligence.

Which Indian computer scientist is known for his work on the design and analysis of algorithms?

  1. Rajeev Motwani

  2. Pradeep K. Sinha

  3. Vijay Vazirani

  4. Narendra Karmarkar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rajeev Motwani is a renowned Indian computer scientist who has made significant contributions to the design and analysis of algorithms. He is particularly well-known for his work on randomized algorithms and approximation algorithms.

Which Indian research institution is known for its work in the field of high-performance computing?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research

  2. Centre for Development of Advanced Computing

  3. National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting

  4. Indian Institute of Astrophysics


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing is a leading research institution in India that is known for its work in the field of high-performance computing.

Which Indian computer scientist is known for his work on the development of the Pentium microprocessor?

  1. Vinod Dham

  2. Ajay Bhatt

  3. Sunil Shenoy

  4. Rajeev Suri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vinod Dham is an Indian computer scientist who is known for his work on the development of the Pentium microprocessor. He is considered to be one of the pioneers of the microprocessor industry.

Which Indian research institution is known for its work in the field of nuclear physics?

  1. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research

  2. Institute of Physics, Bhubaneswar

  3. Harish-Chandra Research Institute

  4. Institute of Mathematical Sciences


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research is a leading research institution in India that is known for its work in the field of nuclear physics.

Which Indian computer scientist is known for his work on the design of computer architectures?

  1. Jai Menon

  2. Shekhar Borkar

  3. Manoj Kumar

  4. Arvind


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jai Menon is an Indian computer scientist who is known for his work on the design of computer architectures. He is particularly well-known for his work on superscalar processors and multicore processors.

Which Indian research institution is known for its work in the field of space research?

  1. Indian Space Research Organisation

  2. National Remote Sensing Centre

  3. Space Applications Centre

  4. Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Space Research Organisation is the leading research institution in India that is responsible for space research and space exploration.

Which Indian computer scientist is known for his work on the development of the Linux operating system?

  1. Linus Torvalds

  2. Richard Stallman

  3. Eric Raymond

  4. Mark Shuttleworth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Linus Torvalds is a Finnish computer scientist who is known for his work on the development of the Linux operating system. He is considered to be one of the most influential figures in the history of computing.

Which Indian research institution is known for its work in the field of renewable energy?

  1. National Institute of Solar Energy

  2. Centre for Wind Energy Technology

  3. National Institute of Ocean Technology

  4. Central Power Research Institute


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Institute of Solar Energy is a leading research institution in India that is known for its work in the field of renewable energy.

Which Indian computer scientist is known for his work on the development of the Java programming language?

  1. James Gosling

  2. Bill Joy

  3. Bjarne Stroustrup

  4. Anders Hejlsberg


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

James Gosling is a Canadian computer scientist who is known for his work on the development of the Java programming language. He is considered to be one of the pioneers of the Java programming language.

Which Indian research institution is known for its work in the field of biotechnology?

  1. National Centre for Cell Science

  2. National Institute of Immunology

  3. Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology

  4. Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Centre for Cell Science is a leading research institution in India that is known for its work in the field of biotechnology.

Which Indian computer scientist is known for his work on the development of the Python programming language?

  1. Guido van Rossum

  2. Larry Wall

  3. Perlman Larry

  4. Donald Knuth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Guido van Rossum is a Dutch computer scientist who is known for his work on the development of the Python programming language. He is considered to be the creator of the Python programming language.

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