Fathers of Arts — Set 4
Inventions · कला के जनक · Questions 31–40 of 50
Who is traditionally regarded as the 'Father of Economics' for his work on the wealth of nations?
Correct Answer: B. Adam Smith
Adam Smith authored 'The Wealth of Nations' in 1776, which laid the foundation for classical economics. He introduced the concept of the 'invisible hand' and the importance of the free market. His work analyzed how individual self-interest can lead to overall economic prosperity.
Which scientist is famously known as the 'Father of Biology'?
Correct Answer: A. Aristotle
Aristotle was the first to systematically observe and classify living organisms into groups based on their characteristics. He wrote extensively on the anatomy and behavior of animals in ancient Greece. His methods formed the basis of biological study for over a thousand years.
Who is commonly honored as the 'Father of Medicine'?
Correct Answer: A. Hippocrates
Hippocrates established medicine as a distinct profession and rejected the idea that diseases were caused by superstition. He is best known for the 'Hippocratic Oath', which sets ethical standards for doctors. He emphasized the importance of clinical observation and dietary habits.
The title 'Father of Geometry' is traditionally given to which ancient mathematician?
Correct Answer: B. Euclid
Euclid wrote 'The Elements', a compilation of the mathematical knowledge of his time, primarily focused on geometry. He introduced a logical system of axioms and theorems that is still taught in schools today. His work defined the study of space and shapes for centuries.
Who is regarded as the 'Father of Physics' for his laws of motion and universal gravitation?
Correct Answer: A. Isaac Newton
Isaac Newton formulated the three laws of motion and the law of universal gravitation in his work 'Principia Mathematica'. He also invented calculus and made significant contributions to the study of light. His discoveries provided the mathematical framework for understanding the physical universe.
Which Greek historian is traditionally hailed as the 'Father of History'?
Correct Answer: A. Herodotus
Herodotus was the first writer to systematically collect his materials and arrange them in a historiographic narrative. He is famous for 'The Histories', which details the wars between Greece and Persia. He introduced a research-based approach to recording past events.
Who is known as the 'Father of Chemistry' for his work on the law of conservation of mass?
Correct Answer: A. Antoine Lavoisier
Antoine Lavoisier revolutionized chemistry by accurately measuring substances and identifying oxygen's role in combustion. He helped develop the first systematic nomenclature for chemical elements and compounds. He proved that matter is neither created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction.
The 'Father of Computer Science' title is most commonly associated with which individual?
Correct Answer: B. Alan Turing
Alan Turing provided the formalization of the concepts of algorithm and computation with the Turing machine. He played a crucial role in breaking the Enigma code during World War II. His work is considered the theoretical foundation of modern computing.
Who is honored as the 'Father of Genetics' for his experiments with pea plants?
Correct Answer: C. Gregor Mendel
Gregor Mendel discovered the fundamental laws of inheritance through his systematic study of pea plant traits. He showed that traits are passed down in predictable patterns via discrete units now called genes. His work remained largely unnoticed until the early 20th century.
Which philosopher is widely recognized as the 'Father of Sociology'?
Correct Answer: B. Auguste Comte
Auguste Comte was the first to use the term 'sociology' to describe the scientific study of society. He believed that social laws could be discovered through observation and experimentation, much like physical laws. He promoted a philosophy known as Positivism.