38th B.P.S.C.(Pre) 1992
The credit for research and development in space science goes to—
aS. S. Bhatnagar
bV. Sarabhai✓ Correct
cS. Z. Qasim
dC. V. Raman
Explanation
In India, the main source of inspiration for research and development in space science was the renowned space scientist Dr. Vikram Sarabhai. Dr. V. Sarabhai was the first Chairman of the Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR), formed in 1962. In place of INCOSPAR, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) was formed in 1969.
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