Scientific Minds — Set 2
Famous People · वैज्ञानिक दिमाग · Questions 11–20 of 50
Who is the theoretical physicist famous for the 'Bose-Einstein Statistics' and a class of particles named after him?
Correct Answer: C. Satyendra Nath Bose
S.N. Bose provided the basis for the theory of the Bose-Einstein condensate through his research on quantum mechanics. The 'Boson' particle is named in his honor by Paul Dirac. His collaboration with Albert Einstein changed the course of modern physics.
Which Indian astrophysicist won the Nobel Prize in 1983 for his theoretical studies on the evolution of stars?
Correct Answer: C. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar
Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar discovered the 'Chandrasekhar Limit' concerning the mass of white dwarf stars. This limit determines whether a star will eventually become a white dwarf or collapse into a black hole. He was the nephew of the Nobel laureate C.V. Raman.
Who is known as the 'Father of the Green Revolution in India'?
Correct Answer: D. M.S. Swaminathan
M.S. Swaminathan introduced high-yielding varieties of wheat and rice to Indian farmers. His efforts helped India achieve self-sufficiency in food grain production during the 1960s. He has been honored globally for his contributions to agricultural science.
Which scientist is celebrated as the 'Father of the White Revolution' for his role in making India the largest milk producer?
Correct Answer: C. Verghese Kurien
Dr. Verghese Kurien was the brain behind 'Operation Flood', the world's largest dairy development program. He founded the Amul cooperative which empowered millions of small-scale milk producers. His birthday, November 26, is observed as National Milk Day.
Who was the first Indian woman to fly in space?
Correct Answer: D. Kalpana Chawla
Kalpana Chawla was an aeronautical engineer who first flew on the Space Shuttle Columbia in 1997. She unfortunately lost her life during the STS-107 mission in 2003 when the shuttle disintegrated. She remains a symbol of courage and perseverance for aspiring astronauts.
Which chemist is known as the 'Father of Indian Pharmaceuticals' and founded Bengal Chemicals?
Correct Answer: A. Prafulla Chandra Ray
The correct answer is 'Prafulla Chandra Ray'. P.C. Ray was a visionary scientist who established India's first pharmaceutical company. He discovered mercurous nitrite and authored the classic book 'A History of Hindu Chemistry'. He dedicated his life to the promotion of indigenous industries.
Who was the first chairperson of the University Grants Commission (UGC) and known as the 'Father of Research Laboratories' in India?
Correct Answer: C. Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar
Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar was the first director-general of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). He was instrumental in building a network of national laboratories across the country. The prestigious award for science in India is named after him.
Which Indian-born scientist shared the 2009 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his studies on the structure of the ribosome?
Correct Answer: D. Venki Ramakrishnan
Venkatraman Ramakrishnan mapped the structure of the ribosome using X-ray crystallography. This work helps in understanding how genetic information is translated into proteins. He also served as the President of the Royal Society in London.
Who is the prominent Indian space scientist who headed ISRO during the first moon mission, Chandrayaan-1?
Correct Answer: D. G. Madhavan Nair
G. Madhavan Nair led ISRO during the 2008 mission that discovered water molecules on the lunar surface. Under his leadership, India successfully reached the Moon in its very first attempt. He has received the Padma Vibhushan for his contributions to space science.
Who is known as the 'Father of Fiber Optics' for his pioneering work in transmitting light through glass?
Correct Answer: A. Narinder Singh Kapany
Narinder Singh Kapany coined the term 'fiber optics' and demonstrated the transmission of images through bundles of glass fibers. His invention revolutionized telecommunications and medical imaging. He was named one of the 'unseen heroes' of the 20th century.