WORLD WIDE G.K #13

World Wide G.K #13
1. Homi Bhabha Prize is given for a special contribution in which of the following fields?

(a) Theoretical Physics
(b) Nuclear Energy
(c) Laser Physics
(d) Space Research




2. Who authored the book ‘Ignited Minds’? [MPPCS (Pre) Exam—2016]

(a) Vikram Seth
(b) Dalai Lama
(c) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
(d) Anita Desai




3. Mark the correct statement:

1. Astronomy and Geometry developed during ancient India.
2. People knew about plastic surgery during the ancient times in India.

(a) Only 1.
(b) Only 2.
(c) Both 1 & 2.
(d) None.


 

4. Which of the following is/ are correctly matched?
1. Charak: Ayurveda
2. Sushruta: Surgery
3. Patanjali: Yoga
4. Aryabhatta: Value of pie

(a) 3 & 4.
(b) 1 & 2.
(c) 1, 2 & 3.
(d) 2, 3 & 4.


 




Also See once…
EMINENT SCIENTISTS AND SCHOLARS OF MODERN INDIA-Part 2
EMINENT SCIENTISTS AND SCHOLARS OF MODERN INDIA-Part 1 , Development of Science and Technology in Modern India ,
Development of Science and Technology in Medieval India , Development of Science and technology and Ancient India

5. Which of the following scientists was selected in Indian Accounts and Audit Services?
(a) C V Raman
(b) JC Bose
(c) Homi Jehangir Bhabha
(d) Vikram Sarabhai


 

6. Who among the following established Indian Institute of Management (IIMs)?
(a) Homi Jehangir Bhabha
(b) APJ Abdul Kalam
(c) Vikram Sarabhai
(d) None of the above


 

7. Raman Effect is related to which of the following?

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(a) Reflection of Light
(b) Refracrtion of light
(c) Scattering of light
(d) Absorption of light


 

8. Mark the correct statement:
1. The Mughals used gunpowder efficiently.
2. Akbar introduced mathematics as a part of curriculum.

(a) Only 1.
(b) Only 2.
(c) Both 1 & 2.
(d) None.


 

9. Mark the correct statement:
1. Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) is set up by CSIR.
2. Its aim is to reduce biopiracy.

(a) Only 1.
(b) Only 2.
(c) Both 1 & 2.
(d) None.


 




Also See once…
EMINENT SCIENTISTS AND SCHOLARS OF MODERN INDIA-Part 2
EMINENT SCIENTISTS AND SCHOLARS OF MODERN INDIA-Part 1 , Development of Science and Technology in Modern India ,
Development of Science and Technology in Medieval India , Development of Science and technology and Ancient India

10. Consider the following statements and mark the correct one:
1. Brihatsamhita was written by Varahamihira.
2. It is an excellent work in the field of medicine.

(a) Only 1.
(b) Only 2.
(c) Both 1 & 2.
(d) None.


 

11. Mark the correct statement:
1. The people of Indus Valley Civilisation had good knowledge of geometry.
2. The Indians are known to be inventors of zero, Pythagoras theorem and value of pie.

(a) Only 1.
(b) Only 2.
(c) Both 1 & 2.
(d) None.


 

12. Which of the following is/ are correctly matched?
1. Budhayan: Sulva Sutra.
2. Aryabhatta: Brihatsamhita
3. Bhaskaracharya: Siddhanta Shiromani.

(a) Only 2
(b) 1 and 3
(c) 2 and 3
(d) All


 

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