Science and Contributions of Indian Scientists
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Which metals can be magnetized on their own?

  • Zinc, Iron, Cobalt, Copper
  • Iron, Nickel, Cobalt, Aluminum (correct)
  • Iron, Nickel, Cobalt, Lead
  • Iron, Nickel, Cobalt, Silver

    • What is the measure of the pull of gravity on a person?

  • Density
  • Mass
  • Weight (correct)
  • Volume

    • What primarily provides energy for plants to grow?

  • Wind
  • Earth's gravity
  • Water
  • The Sun (correct)

    • What is the primary function of a rocket engine?

    <p>To push gas out and create movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of gravity in the movement of the moon around the Earth?

    <p>It prevents the moon from falling into the Earth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scientist is known as the father of Nuclear Physics in India?

    <p>Dr. Homi J. Bhabha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect did Sir C.V. Raman discover related to light and water?

    <p>Raman Effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age did Srinivasa Ramanujan encounter the book that sparked his interest in mathematics?

    <p>13</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which field did Dr. Vikram Sarabhai significantly contribute to?

    <p>Atomic energy and industrialization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where was Sir Jagadish Chandra Bose born?

    <p>Mymensingh, now in Bangladesh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Sir C.V. Raman's profession before winning the Nobel Prize?

    <p>Professor of Physics and Mathematics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scientist was celebrated for advancements in defense technology?

    <p>Dr. Abdul Kalam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which individual was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace in 2014 for contributions to child welfare and education?

    <p>Kailash Satyarthi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation ISRO stand for?

    <p>Indian Space Research Organisation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following institutions is specifically focused on agricultural research in India?

    <p>IARI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization is abbreviated as NASA?

    <p>National Aeronautics and Space Administration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI)?

    <p>Geophysical research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who among the following is an Indian-born individual with significant contributions to the study of ribosomes?

    <p>Venkatraman Ramakrishnan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Indian institution is involved in research pertaining to atomic energy?

    <p>BARC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary function of Chandrayaan-1?

    <p>To conduct lunar exploration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the lunar orbiter successfully inserted into lunar orbit for Chandrayaan-1?

    <p>8 November 2008</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the full name of the organization abbreviated as UNESCO?

    <p>United Nations Educational, Scientific &amp; Cultural Organisation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a role of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)?

    <p>Setting aerospace policy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mission included a lander and rover along with an orbiter?

    <p>Chandrayaan-2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the planned apogee of Chandrayaan-2's orbit?

    <p>45475 km</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan) launched?

    <p>5 November 2013</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant scientific goal was associated with Chandrayaan-2?

    <p>Locate water on the Moon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What vehicle was used to launch Chandrayaan-2?

    <p>GSLV Mk III</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the Mars Orbiter Mission is true?

    <p>It has been orbiting Mars since 2013</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What caused the Chandrayaan-2 lander to crash?

    <p>Loss of control during descent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was significant about the launch of INSAT-1B for India?

    <p>It revolutionized telecommunications and broadcasting in a short time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which launch site was used for the Mars Orbiter Mission?

    <p>Satish Dhawan Space Centre</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of satellites are equipped with cameras and radars for earth observation?

    <p>Remote sensing satellites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which satellite launch vehicle did India use to launch Chandrayaan-1?

    <p>PSLV-C11</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was a major concern for scientists before the launch of INSAT-1B?

    <p>The failure of INSAT-1A.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what height did Chandrayaan-1 orbit the moon?

    <p>100 km</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who led the team that built the SLV-3 satellite launch vehicle?

    <p>A P J Abdul Kalam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Indian National Satellite (INSAT) series primarily impact?

    <p>Telecommunications and broadcasting sectors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which countries had successfully put a spacecraft into orbit around the moon before India?

    <p>USA, Soviet Union, and China.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes scientific satellites from other types of satellites?

    <p>They help in gathering knowledge about the universe.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    SPOT Student Booklet

    • This booklet is for students and teachers
    • It is for use during the SPOT test and real-time investigative project work
    • The booklet covers Junior - 2024-25, Volume 1
    • SPOT Assessment is based on the science aptitude of the learner
    • It reaffirms the textual material covered in the relevant class
    • The booklet helps identify other topics covered in the year's SPOT Prelims & SPOT 100
    • There is an index with topics and page numbers

    Branches of Science

    • Science is a concerted human effort to understand the natural world

    • It uses observation of natural phenomena and experimentation

    • The four main branches are mathematics and logic, natural science, physical science, and social science

    • Physical science is divided into three branches:

      • Physics: Studies matter, motion, energy, and the universe
      • Chemistry: Studies elements, composition, chemical processes, etc.
      • Astronomy: Studies objects beyond the Earth's atmosphere

    • Earth Science is a branch of physical science, divided into five branches:

      • Ecology
      • Oceanology
      • Geology
      • Meteorology

    Additional Topics

    • The booklet also covers Science in Ancient India, Great Scientists, India in Space, Amazing Facts about Science, Facts about Rockets, World Space Week and the Ozone Layer.
    • Information about significant figures like Aryabhata, C.V. Raman, Homi J. Bhabha, J.C. Bose, Vikram Sarabhai, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam are included.
    • Notable achievements in Indian science and technology are highlighted.
    • Descriptions of various scientific concepts, including astronomy, ecology, geology, chemistry, and biology are provided.
    • Definitions of key branches like aerodynamics, anthropology, archaeology, astrophysics, bacteriology, biochemistry, biophysics, and more are provided
    • Life science or biological science is covered.
    • Information about human biology, and social sciences, are included.
    • Information on notable scientists including Galileo Galilei, Blaise Pascal; Johannes Kepler, Sir Isaac Newton, Edmond Halley, and Stephen Hawking is provided, among others.
    • The booklet also contains information about the Nobel Prize winners from India.
    • The booklet contains details of the various space missions, including details of the astronauts.
    • Information on important scientific revolutions in history is included, such as the scientific revolution and the Green Revolution.

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