Celebrating Innovation and Discovery
Every year on February 28th, India observes National Science Day.expand_more This day commemorates the remarkable discovery of the “Raman Effect” by Indian physicist Sir C. V.expand_more Raman on the same date in 1928. This groundbreaking discovery earned him the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930, marking a significant milestone in Indian science.
2024 Theme: “Indigenous Technologies for Viksit Bharat”
This year’s National Science Day theme focuses on promoting the development and application of indigenous technologies for a developed and self-reliant India (“Viksit Bharat”).
MCQs on National Science Day
Q: National Science Day in India is celebrated on which date?
- a) January 26th
- b) February 28th
- c) March 12th
- d) May 11th
Ans : b) February 28th
Q: Which scientist is credited with the discovery of the “Raman Effect”?
- a) S. N. Bose
- b) Homi J. Bhabha
- c) C. V. Raman
- d) Vikram Sarabhai
Ans : c) C. V. Raman
Q: What year did Sir C. V. Raman win the Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on the Raman Effect?
- a) 1928
- b) 1930
- c) 1935
- d) 1940
Ans : a) 1928
