National Science Day Quiz 2024 – Attempt Questions and Check Answers

BY A STAFF REPORTER: National Science Day is celebrated in India on 28 February every year to commemorate the discovery of the Raman effect by Indian physicist Sir CV Raman. It is a day to recognize the importance of scientific research and its impact on society. In honor of National Science Day, this article presents a quiz to test your knowledge about various aspects of science in India. The quiz covers topics such as the history of Indian science, eminent scientists and their contributions, and various scientific institutions and enterprises in the country. Participate in the quiz and test your knowledge of the fascinating world of science in India.

National Science Day Quiz 2024 – Questions and Answers

1) In which year was the first National Science Day celebrated in India?

a) 1971

b) 1980

c) 1985

d) 1995

Answer: d) 1995

2) Who is known as the father of Indian science?

a) C.V. Raman

b) Jagdish Chandra Bose

c) Homi J. Bhabha

d) Vikram Sarabhai

Answer: b) Jagdish Chandra Bose

3) Which famous Indian scientist discovered the Raman effect?

a) C.V. Raman

b) Jagdish Chandra Bose

c) Homi J. Bhabha

d) Vikram Sarabhai

Answer: a) C.V. Raman

4) The National Science Day is celebrated on which date every year in India?

a) 28th February

b) 15th August

c) 26th January

d) 2nd October

Answer: a) 28th February

5) The theme of National Science Day 2024 is:

a) Future of STI: Impacts on Education, Skills and Work

b) Science for a Sustainable Future

c) Science for Sustainable Development and Aatmanirbhar Bharat

d) Science and Technology for a Sustainable Future

Answer: b) Science for a Sustainable Future

6) National Science Day is celebrated to mark the discovery of:

a) Raman effect

b) Nuclear Fission

c) Higgs Boson particle

d) Gravity waves

Answer: a) Raman effect

7) Who among the following was the first Indian to receive a Nobel Prize in Physics?

a) C.V. Raman

b) Homi J. Bhabha

c) Jagdish Chandra Bose

d) Satyendra Nath Bose

Answer: a) C.V. Raman

8) The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) was established in which year?

a) 1950

b) 1960

c) 1970

d) 1980

Answer: b) 1960

9) Who is known as the father of the Indian space program?

a) C.V. Raman

b) Homi J. Bhabha

c) Vikram Sarabhai

d) Jagdish Chandra Bose

Answer: c) Vikram Sarabhai

10) Who is considered as the first female engineer from India?

a) Anandi Gopal Joshi

b) Kalpana Chawla

c) Savitribai Phule

d) Indira Nooyi

Answer: a) Anandi Gopal Joshi