National Science Day Quiz

National Science Day Quiz

National Science Day is celebrated in India on 28th February every year to commemorate the discovery of the Raman effect by the Indian physicist Sir C.V. Raman. It is a day to recognize the importance of scientific research and its impact on society. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) is organizing an online quiz on Twitter. You can also check your knowledge of science by answering the questions asked in the quiz.

The National Science Day Quiz Competition is an annual event held in India to celebrate National Science Day, which falls on February 28th each year. The competition is open to students, scientists, and science enthusiasts alike, and tests their knowledge on various scientific topics.

National Science Day Quiz

Where was Sir C.V. Raman born?

Answer: Sir C.V. Raman was born in the city of Tiruchirapalli in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

What was Sir C.V. Raman’s educational background?

Answer: Sir C.V. Raman studied at Presidency College in Chennai (formerly known as Madras).  Sir C.V. Raman studied physics and was awarded a bachelor’s degree and afterwards a Master’s in the subject.

When did Sir C.V. Raman win the Nobel Prize in Physics?

Answer: Sir C.V. Raman won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930 for his discovery of the Raman Effect.

When did Sir C.V. Raman pass away?

Answer: Sir C.V. Raman passed away on November 21, 1970, at the age of 82.

Who discovered the Raman Effect, to which National Science Day is dedicated to?

Answer: Sir C.V. Raman

In which year was the Raman Effect discovered?

Answer: 1928

National Science Day is celebrated on which date every year?

Answer: 28th February

Who is known as the “Father of the Indian Nuclear Programme”?

Answer: Homi J. Bhabha

You can download the National Science Day Quiz PDF using the link given below.