Match the names of outstanding Indian scientists given in List I with area of their specialised work given in List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
1. List I - List II
2. I. Dr. Raja Ramanna - A) Plant Chemistry
3. II. Dr. M.S. Swaminathan - B) Nuclear Physics
4. III. Prof. U.R. Rao - C) Thermodynamics and astrophysics
5. IV. Prof. Meghnad Saha - D) Space research E) Agricultural sciences
A
I-C, II-E, III-B, IV-A
B
I-B, II-A, III-D, IV-C
C
I-B, II-E, III-D, IV-C
D
I-C, II-A, III-D, IV-B
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
1. Match the Indian scientists with their area of specialization:
I. Dr. Raja Ramanna: A prominent Indian physicist known for his role in India's nuclear program. Area: Nuclear Physics (B).
II. Dr. M.S. Swaminathan: Renowned agricultural scientist, known as the Father of the Green Revolution in India. Area: Agricultural sciences (E).
III. Prof. U.R. Rao: Space scientist who played a key role in the development of India's satellite programs (ISRO Chairman). Area: Space research (D).
IV. Prof. Meghnad Saha: Famous astrophysicist known for the Saha ionization equation. Area: Thermodynamics and astrophysics (C).
2. The correct matches are I-B, II-E, III-D, IV-C.
3. This corresponds to option (C).