UPSC Prelims 2006·GS1·science-and-technology·science and technology

Match List. I (Indian Scientist/Scholar) with List-II (Area of work) and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: List I List I: A. C.N.R. Rao, B. Jagdish Bhagwati, C. G.N. Ramchandran, D. Ashok Jhunjhunwala List II: 1. Telecommunication, 2. Physics, 3. Economics, 4. Solid State Chemistry/Material Science

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  1. A4 3 2 1Correct
  2. B2 1 4 3
  3. C4 1 2 3
  4. D2 3 4 1

Explanation

The correct answer is A because of the following matches: A. C.N.R. Rao is a world renowned scientist primarily known for his work in Solid State Chemistry and Material Science. He was awarded the Bharat Ratna for his contributions to these fields. B. Jagdish Bhagwati is a highly influential Indian American economist and professor at Columbia University known for his work on international trade and economic development. C. G.N. Ramachandran was a prominent physicist and biophysicist. He is best known for creating the Ramachandran plot for understanding peptide structures and for his work on the triple helical structure of collagen. D. Ashok Jhunjhunwala is a professor at IIT Madras who is widely recognized for his pioneering work in Telecommunications, specifically in low cost connectivity solutions for rural areas. Therefore, the matching sequence is 4 3 2 1.
science-and-technology: Match List. I (Indian Scientist/Scholar) with List-II (Area of work) and select the correct answer using the code given
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