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45 important questions from Science and Technology for Maharashtra Board Class 9 History and Political Science, with answers.
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Important Questions from Science and Technology
Which of the following are objectives of the Indian Atomic Energy Commission? (Select all correct options)
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Produce electricity from atomic energy, Increase the yield of food grains, Develop nanotechnology
The objectives of the Indian Atomic Energy Commission were to produce electricity from atomic energy, increase the yield of food grains and make them last longer, set up technology for achieving this, and develop nanotechnology. Building weapons was not mentioned as an objective.
Which missiles were developed under India's missile programme? (Select all correct options)
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Prithvi, Agni, Akash, Nag, Brahmos
Under the IGMDP led by Dr Kalam, India developed Prithvi (surface-to-surface), Agni (ballistic missile), Akash (surface-to-air), and Nag (anti-tank) missiles. Brahmos was developed later in collaboration with Russia.
What was the name of India's first satellite launched in 1975?
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Aryabhatta
Aryabhatta was India's first satellite, successfully launched in 1975 with help from Soviet Russia. It proved that Indian scientists could build and launch satellites indigenously.
Where is the headquarters of ISRO located?
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Bengaluru
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) was established on 15th August 1969 with its headquarters at Bengaluru to carry out further space research after initial successes.
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