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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Name the first woman, who is set to be appointed as the President of Indian National Science Academy(INSA).
A
Chandrima Shaha
B
Renu Khanna Chopra
C
Archana Bhattacharyya
D
Manju Bansal
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The name of the National Institute of Sciences of India was changed to the Indian National Science Academy (INSA) in February 1970. The main objectives of the Indian National Science Academy are: Promotion of scientific knowledge in India including its practical application to problems of national welfare.

Detailed explanation-2: -Detailed Solution. It is the oldest science academy in India, located in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.

Detailed explanation-3: -The first meeting of the Congress was held from January 15-17, 1914 at the premises of the Asiatic Society, Calcutta, with the Honourable Justice Sir Asutosh Mukherjee, the then Vice-Chancellor of the Calcutta University, as President.

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