Science and Technology

Q. Who was Dr. Homi Bhabha?

1. Premier Indian Chemist
2. Eminent Indian industrialist
3. Principal architect of India’s nuclear energy programme
4. Father of India's space programme

Q. Write a short note on Kothari Commission.

Q. When was India's first satellite launched into space?

1. November 23, 1976
2. May 3, 1977
3. March 11, 1974
4. April 19, 1975

Q. Which of the following events took place on April 19, 1975 in India in the context of science and technology?

1. First Atomic Bomb test
2. Launch of India's first satellite
3. First Indian in space
4. Launch of India's first nuclear submarine

Q. What has the Indian National Committee for Space Research founded by Vikram Sarabhai become at present?

1. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
2. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
3. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
4. Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

Q. Match the following people to their contributions.

1. White Revolution
2. Green Revolution
3. Nuclear Program
4. ISRO

Q. Aryabhata was an Indian in the 5th century.

1. mathematician
2. vocalist
3. painter
4. explorer

Q. With which of the following would Dr. M.S Swaminathan be associated?

1. White Revolution
2. Green Revolution
3. Founder of ISRO
4. Former Prime Minister of India