GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

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BASIC GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The first chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission was
A
Dr.Vickram Sarabhai
B
Dr.A.P.J.Abdul Kalam
C
Dr.C.V.Raman
D
Dr.H.J.Bhabha
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In 1945, he established the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research in Bombay, and the Atomic Energy Commission in 1948, serving as its first chairman. In 1948, Nehru led the appointment of Bhabha as the director of the nuclear program and tasked Bhabha to develop nuclear weapons soon after.

Detailed explanation-2: -Complete answer: Dr. Homi Bhabha was selected as the main Chairman of the Commission.

Detailed explanation-3: -Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai (1919–1971): Chairman, AECI: (1966–1971). Indian physicist and astronomer who initiated space research and helped in developing nuclear power in India. Known as “Father of the Indian Space Program".

Detailed explanation-4: -Homi Nusserwanji Sethna was an Indian nuclear scientist and chemical engineer who rose to international prominence as Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission (India) during the 1974 Pokhran Test Range nuclear test, codenamed Smiling Buddha.

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