Question

Who among the following is known as the father of Indian Nuclear Science Programme:

• A. Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
• B. Dr. Homi Jahangir Bhabha
• C. Dr. Panchanan Maheshwari
• D. Dr. Prafulla Chandra Ray

Hint:

Homi Bhabha is called the father of India's nuclear programme.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept:
India's nuclear science and atomic energy programme was developed under the leadership of eminent scientists.

Step 1:
Dr. Homi Jahangir Bhabha played the leading role in establishing India's nuclear research programme and atomic energy institutions.

Step 2:
He founded the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) and became the first chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission of India.

Step 3:

• Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam is known as the “Missile Man of India”.
• Dr. Panchanan Maheshwari was a botanist.
• Dr. Prafulla Chandra Ray was a chemist and entrepreneur.

Step 4:
Therefore, the father of the Indian Nuclear Science Programme is Dr. Homi Jahangir Bhabha. \[ \boxed{\text{(2) Dr. Homi Jahangir Bhabha}} \]