Physics PYQ 283 of 288 · Modern Physics

The credit for research and development in space science goes to—

  1. AS. S. Bhatnagar
  2. BV. Sarabhai
  3. CS. Z. Qasim
  4. DC. V. Raman

38th BPSC Prelims 1992

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Correct answer: (b) V. Sarabhai

Explanation

Vikram Sarabhai is called the father of the Indian space programme. He led the Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR), set up in 1962, which became ISRO in 1969.

He also founded the Physical Research Laboratory in Ahmedabad.

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