A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam was an aerospace scientist and statesman who served as the 11th President of India. Widely revered as the "Missile Man of India".

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Verified Trivia Questions & Knowledge Tests (16)

• Which prominent Indian scientist and former President passed away in July 2023?
  Ans: C.V. Raman • medium
• Identify the former Indian President known for his contributions to science and technology and his role in missile development.
  Ans: Jawaharlal Nehru • easy
• Which Indian scientist is credited with the development of the 'Agni' missile program?
  Ans: Vikram Sarabhai • medium
• Which Indian scientist is known as the 'Missile Man of India' and later became President?
  Ans: Vikram Sarabhai • easy
• The Pokhran-I nuclear test, India's first nuclear explosion, occurred in 1974 during Indira Gandhi's tenure. What was its codename?
  Ans: Smiling Buddha • hard
• Who was the President of India during Manmohan Singh's first term as Prime Minister?
  Ans: Pranab Mukherjee • hard
• The art of Kalamkari, known for its intricate hand-painted or block-printed designs, is traditionally practiced in which two Indian states?
  Ans: Andhra Pradesh and Telangana • hard
• Who was the first Union Minister of Education in independent India and a key figure in shaping India's education policy?
  Ans: Mahatma Gandhi • medium
• Identify this famous Indian scientist and former President, known for his work in aerospace engineering.
  Ans: Vikram Sarabhai • medium
• Which Indian scientist is credited with developing the first satellite launch vehicle (SLV) in India?
  Ans: A. P. J. Abdul Kalam • medium
• Which Indian scientist is known as the 'Missile Man of India'?
  Ans: C. V. Raman • medium
• Which Indian scientist is known as the 'Missile Man of India' and served as the 11th President of India?
  Ans: C.V. Raman • easy
• Which iconic Indian scientist is pictured here?
  Ans: C.V. Raman • medium
• Which Indian scientist is credited with the development of radar technology in India?
  Ans: C.V. Raman • hard
• Identify this former Indian President: [Image of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam]
  Ans: Pranab Mukherjee • easy
• Which famous Indian scientist is known as the 'Missile Man of India' and later became President?
  Ans: C.V. Raman • easy