Match the names of outstanding Indian scientists given in List I with area of their specialized work given in List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists: List- I List-II A. Dr. Raja Ramanna 1. Plant chemistry B. Dr. M.S. Swaminathan 2. Nuclear physics C. Prof. U.R Rao 3. Thermodynamics & astrophysics D. Prof. Meghnad Saha 4. Space research 5. Agricultural science Codes:

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Correct answer: A-2; B-5; C-4; D-3. A is matched with 2: Dr. Raja Ramanna was a distinguished Indian physicist best known for his role in the development of India’s nuclear program, including the Pokhran-I nuclear test in 1974. B is matched with 5: Dr. Swaminathan is renowned for his contributions to the Green Revolution in India, which transformed the country into a self-sufficient food producer. His focus on developing high-yield and disease-resistant crop varieties, combined with sustainable agricultural practices, earned him global recognition in agricultural science. C is matched with 4: Prof. Udupi Ramachandra Rao was a visionary space scientist who led the design and launch of India’s first satellite, Aryabhata, in 1975. Also as the chairman of ISRO, he contributed significantly to advancing India’s space program. D is matched with 3: Prof. Meghnad Saha is celebrated for the Saha Ionization Equation, which explains the physical and chemical conditions in stars. He also made notable contributions to thermodynamics. 312

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