Indian Physics and Society

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Who is considered the father of Indian physics?

  1. C. V. Raman

  2. S. N. Bose

  3. M. N. Saha

  4. J. C. Bose


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jagadish Chandra Bose (1858-1937) is widely regarded as the father of Indian physics for his pioneering work in the fields of plant physiology, radio communication, and wireless telegraphy.

Which Indian physicist is known for his work on the scattering of light?

  1. C. V. Raman

  2. S. N. Bose

  3. M. N. Saha

  4. J. C. Bose


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

C. V. Raman (1888-1970) is renowned for his discovery of the Raman effect, which involves the inelastic scattering of light by molecules and atoms.

Who proposed the Bose-Einstein statistics for describing the behavior of photons and other bosons?

  1. C. V. Raman

  2. S. N. Bose

  3. M. N. Saha

  4. J. C. Bose


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Satyendra Nath Bose (1894-1974) is credited with developing the Bose-Einstein statistics, which describes the behavior of particles with integer spin, known as bosons.

Which Indian physicist formulated the Saha ionization equation, which describes the ionization of atoms and molecules in stellar atmospheres?

  1. C. V. Raman

  2. S. N. Bose

  3. M. N. Saha

  4. J. C. Bose


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Meghnad Saha (1893-1956) is known for his work on the Saha ionization equation, which is used to determine the degree of ionization of elements in stars and other astrophysical objects.

Who is considered the founder of the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bangalore?

  1. C. V. Raman

  2. S. N. Bose

  3. M. N. Saha

  4. J. C. Bose


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jagadish Chandra Bose established the Bose Institute in Kolkata in 1917 and is also credited with founding the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bangalore in 1909.

Which Indian physicist was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930 for his work on the scattering of light?

  1. C. V. Raman

  2. S. N. Bose

  3. M. N. Saha

  4. J. C. Bose


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

C. V. Raman received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930 for his discovery of the Raman effect, which involves the inelastic scattering of light by molecules and atoms.

Who is known for his contributions to the field of nuclear physics and the development of the nuclear reactor?

  1. Homi J. Bhabha

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

  4. C. V. Raman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Homi J. Bhabha (1909-1966) is renowned for his work in nuclear physics and his role in establishing the Atomic Energy Commission of India and the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR).

Which Indian physicist is known for his contributions to space research and the development of India's 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 (1919-1971) is considered the father of the Indian space program and is known for his role in establishing the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO).

Who is known for his work on the development of missiles and space technology in India?

  1. Homi J. Bhabha

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

  4. C. V. Raman


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A. P. J. Abdul Kalam (1931-2015) is known as the Missile Man of India for his contributions to the development of India's missile program and space technology.

Which Indian physicist is known for his work on the theory of black holes and gravitational waves?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. C. V. Raman

  3. S. N. Bose

  4. M. N. Saha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar (1910-1995) is renowned for his work on the theory of black holes, the Chandrasekhar limit, and his contributions to the understanding of gravitational waves.

Who is known for his research on cosmic rays and the development of the giant radio telescope at Ooty?

  1. Homi J. Bhabha

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

  4. C. V. Raman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Homi J. Bhabha played a significant role in the establishment of the giant radio telescope at Ooty, which was used for research on cosmic rays and radio astronomy.

Which Indian physicist is known for his work on the theory of elementary particles and the development of the electroweak theory?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. C. V. Raman

  3. S. N. Bose

  4. Abdus Salam


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Abdus Salam (1926-1996) is known for his work on the theory of elementary particles and the development of the electroweak theory, which unifies the electromagnetic and weak forces.

Who is known for his contributions to the field of astrophysics and the study of stellar evolution?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. C. V. Raman

  3. S. N. Bose

  4. M. N. Saha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar made significant contributions to the field of astrophysics, including his work on stellar evolution, the Chandrasekhar limit, and the theory of black holes.

Which Indian physicist is known for his work on the theory of general relativity and the development of the Schwarzschild metric?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. C. V. Raman

  3. S. N. Bose

  4. Hermann Schwarzschild


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hermann Schwarzschild (1863-1916) is known for his work on the theory of general relativity and the development of the Schwarzschild metric, which describes the geometry of spacetime around a massive object.

Who is known for his contributions to the field of quantum mechanics and the development of the Schrödinger equation?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. C. V. Raman

  3. Erwin Schrödinger

  4. M. N. Saha


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Erwin Schrödinger (1887-1961) is renowned for his work on quantum mechanics, including the development of the Schrödinger equation, which describes the wave-like behavior of particles.

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