UPSC Prelims 2006 · General Studies
Question 123: International Relations and Current Affairs
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 A. C. N. R. Rao B. Jagdish Bhagwati C. G. N. Ramchandran D. Ashok List II 1. Telecommunication 2. Physics 3. Economics 4. Solid State Chemistry and Material Science Code:
AnswerThe answer is (a).
C. N. R. Rao is known for solid state chemistry and materials science, Jagdish Bhagwati is an economist, G. N. Ramachandran worked in physics and biophysics, and Ashok (Ashok Jhunjhunwala) is a telecommunication researcher at IIT Madras. That gives A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1.
- A. C. N. R. Rao works in solid state chemistry and material science (4).
- B. Jagdish Bhagwati is an economist (3).
- C. G. N. Ramachandran worked in physics and biophysics (2).
- D. Ashok Jhunjhunwala works in telecommunication (1).
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Correct: Rao-Solid State Chemistry, Bhagwati-Economics, Ramachandran-Physics, Ashok-Telecommunication.
- (b) Gives Rao physics and Bhagwati telecommunication; wrong.
- (c) Gives Bhagwati telecommunication; wrong.
- (d) Gives Rao physics; wrong.
Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2006, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.