Take the quiz and find out how well you know these famous Indian achievers.
From the yoga to the number zero, India has known to produce pioneers and achievers in almost every field.
While some of our discoveries and works of art have perplexed the world, a majority of them have significantly contributed to the development and empowerment of the country.
In the following quiz, we have handpicked a few personalities who have created their niche and made us proud.
Go ahead and take the quiz and find out if you can identify them by their work.
1. This personality (in the picture above) is the father of radio science and has pioneered Bengali science fiction in the country. He invented the crescograph, a device that measures growth in plants. Identify him.
Wrong! The correct answer is Jagadish Chandra Bose. A graduate in natural science from the Cambridge University, UK, Bose was one of the first Indian scientists to reveal that plants can "feel pain," and "understand affection".
Correct! A graduate in natural science from the Cambridge University, UK, Jagadish Chandra Bose was one of the first Indian scientists to reveal that plants can "feel pain," and "understand affection".
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This lady believed in emancipation of Indian women through education and was against child marriage. In 1889, she started the first home-cum-school in Bombay, named as Sharda Sadan. Who is this personality? 1) Savitribai Phule 2) Pandita Ramabai 3) Muktabai
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Wrong! The correct answer is Pandita Ramabai Born in Karnataka, the social worker was conferred the title of 'Pandita' by Calcutta University, in 1878 for her ability to memorise more than 18,000 verses from the Puranas. During her career, she has contributed tremendously towards the cause of destitute women, widows and the girl child.
Correct! Born in Karnataka, Pandita Ramabai was conferred the title of 'Pandita' by Calcutta University, in 1878 for her ability to memorise more than 18,000 verses from the Puranas. During her career, she has contributed tremendously towards the cause of destitute women, widows and the girl child.
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This retired IAS officer has served as the Election Commissioner of India between 1990 and 1996. He has been instrumental in introducing several electoral reforms in the country including abolition of distributing liquor during elections and using religious places for political campaigning. 1) MS Gill 2) JM Lyngdoh 3)TN Seshan
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Wrong! The correct answer is TN Seshan A recipient of the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Government Service in 1996, Seshan and is known to have conducted in what is known as one of the cleanest elections in Indian history.
Correct! A recipient of the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Government Service in 1996, Seshan and is known to have conducted in what is known as one of the cleanest elections in Indian history.
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He was the first non-Congress Prime Minister of India. Known for his peace activism, he was the first to initiate peace talks between India and Pakistan, besides restoring peace with China after the first nuclear explosion in 1974. Identify him. 1) VP Singh 2) Morarji Desai 3) Jayprakash Narayan
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Wrong! The correct answer is Morarji Desai After quitting the Indian National Congress, Desai became the leader of Janata Party and won the elections to become the first non-Congress Prime Minister in 1977. He is also the only Indian to have been conferred with Pakistan's highest civilian award, Nishan-e-Pakistan, for his contribution towards bettering international relations with the country.
Correct! After quitting the Indian National Congress, Desai became the leader of Janata Party and won the elections to become the first non-Congress Prime Minister in 1977. He is also the only Indian to have been conferred with Pakistan's highest civilian award, Nishan-e-Pakistan, for his contribution towards bettering international relations with the country.
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This Sahitya Akademi award winner is the author of books like Swami and Friends, The English Teacher and The Guide. Identify him. 1) RK Swaminathan 2) RK Narayan 3) KR Narayan
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Wrong! The correct answer is RK Narayan The eloquent author was nominated to the Rajya Sabha where he highlighted the plight of school children, especially the heavy load of school books which according to him impacted the child's creativity. Based on RK Narayan's recommendations, a committee was later formed to look into the issue.
Correct! The eloquent author was nominated to the Rajya Sabha where he highlighted the plight of school children, especially the heavy load of school books which according to him impacted the child's creativity. Based on RK Narayan's recommendations, a committee was later formed to look into the issue.
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She is India's first woman photojournalist and received the Padma Bhushan in 2011. Identify her. 1) Sooni Taraporewala 2) Homai Vyarawalla 3) Rita Faria
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Wrong! The correct answer is Homai Vyarawalla In her career spanning three decades Homai Vyarawalla photographed several national leaders, including Gandhi, Nehru, Jinnah, Indira Gandhi and the Nehru-Gandhi family. She published her photos under the pseudonym 'Dalda 13'.
Correct! In her career spanning three decades Homai Vyarawalla photographed several national leaders, including Gandhi, Nehru, Jinnah, Indira Gandhi and the Nehru-Gandhi family. She published her photos under the pseudonym 'Dalda 13'.
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This diplomat was the first woman to hold a Cabinet post in India. She was also the first woman President of the United Nations General Assembly. Identify her. 1) Sucheta Kriplani 2) Sarojini Naidu 3) Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
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Wrong! The correct answer is Vijaylakshmi Pandit The sister of Jawaharlal Nehru and aunt of Indira Gandhi, Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit has also served as the Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom between 1955 and 1961 and was the governor of Maharashtra between 1962 and 1964.
Correct! The sister of Jawaharlal Nehru and aunt of Indira Gandhi, Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit has also served as the Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom between 1955 to 1961 and was the governor of Maharashtra between 1962 and 1964.
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This Carnatic vocalist, composer and actor is a Padma Vibhushan and can play multiple instruments. Identify him. 1) Kumar Gandharva 2) Muthuswami Dikhshitar 3) M Balamuralikrishna
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Wrong! The correct answer is M Balamuralikrishna Having started his musical career at the age of six, Balamuralikrishna has participated in over 25,000 concerts worldwide. He can play the flute, violin, veena, kanjira, mridangam and viola.
Correct! Having started his musical career at the age of six, Balamuralikrishna has participated in over 25,000 concerts worldwide. He can play the flute, violin, veena, kanjira, mridangam and viola.
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This Indian social entrepreneur is popularly known as the ‘father of the white revolution’. His idea Operation Flood helped India gallop from a milk deficient country to being the highest producer in 1998. Identify him. 1) Norman Borlaug 2) Verghese Kurien 3) MS Swaminathan
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Wrong! The correct answer is Verghese Kurien The founding chairman of the Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), Kurien has played an important role in the creation and success of the Amul brand of dairy products. He was also hailed as the 'Milkman of India' for his immense contribution to the dairy industry.
Correct! The founding chairman of the Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), Verghese Kurien has played an important role in the creation and success of the Amul brand of dairy products. He was also hailed as the 'Milkman of India' for his immense contribution to the dairy industry.
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This personality produced India's first sound feature film which was released in March 1931. Identify him. 1) Raja Harishchandra 2) Dadasaheb Phalke 3) Ardeshir Irani
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Wrong! The correct answer is Ardeshir Irani The founder of Majestic Films and Imperial Films, Irani produced his first silent film Nala Dayamanti in 1920 followed by Noor Jahan, the first Indian English feature film in 1934 and Kisan Kanya, the country's first colour feature film in 1937.
Correct! The founder of Majestic Films and Imperial Films, Ardeshir Irani produced his first silent film Nala Dayamanti in 1920 followed by Noor Jahan, the first Indian English feature film in 1934 and Kisan Kanya, the country's first colour feature film in 1937.
