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Who is known as the 'Father of the Indian Space Programme'?
Who is known as the 'Father of the Indian Space Programme'?
- A.M. Swaminathan
- Azim Premji
- P.C. Mahalanobis (correct)
- None of the above
Which architect of modern India is known for contributing to the success of the 'Green Revolution'?
Which architect of modern India is known for contributing to the success of the 'Green Revolution'?
- Azim Premji
- P.C. Mahalanobis
- A.M. Swaminathan (correct)
- None of the above
Who is the Indian business entrepreneur credited with diversifying Wipro Limited and making it a global leader in the software industry?
Who is the Indian business entrepreneur credited with diversifying Wipro Limited and making it a global leader in the software industry?
- A.M. Swaminathan
- P.C. Mahalanobis
- Azim Premji (correct)
- None of the above
Which architect of modern India played a significant role in founding the Indian Statistical Institute?
Which architect of modern India played a significant role in founding the Indian Statistical Institute?
Who was one of the members of the First Planning Commission of free India?
Who was one of the members of the First Planning Commission of free India?
Which architect of modern India initiated space research and helped develop nuclear power in India?
Which architect of modern India initiated space research and helped develop nuclear power in India?
Study Notes
Architects of Modern India
- An agricultural scientist, plant geneticist, and administrator, A.M.S. Swaminathan contributed to India's 'Green Revolution' by introducing high-yielding varieties of wheat and rice, making India self-sufficient in their production.
Entrepreneurship in Modern India
- Azim Premji, an Indian business entrepreneur and former chairman of Wipro Limited, diversified the company, helping it grow to emerge as a world leader in the software industry, becoming one of the world's wealthiest persons by the early 21st century.
Development and Planning in Modern India
- P.C. Mahalanobis drafted blueprints for scientific surveys and samples, including economic census, population census, and agricultural surveys, earning India international admiration. He founded the Indian Statistical Institute and was a member of the First Planning Commission of free India, contributing to independent India's five-year plans.
Science and Space Exploration in Modern India
- As a physicist and astronomer, Vikram Sarabhai initiated space research and developed nuclear power in India, earning the title 'Father of the Indian Space Programme'.
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Test your knowledge about key figures who have played a significant role in shaping modern India. Identify important leaders like the agricultural scientist who contributed to India's 'Green Revolution'.
