Question

Who is known as the father of India’s space program?
A. Homi Jehangir Bhabha
B. Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai
C. APJ Abdul Kalam
D. Satish Dhawan

Answer 1

Hint:Space research in India began in the year 1948 as a physics research institute which was later organized into India National Committee for Space Research by the government of India in 1962. This was formed under the planning of Dr. Vikram Sarabhai.

Complete Answer:The Indian space program was started as a result of the vision and efforts of Dr. Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai and he is thus, regarded as the father of India’s space program. Dr. Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai was a great Indian astronomer and physicist who initiated space research programs and helped in the development of nuclear power in India. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in the year 1966 and the Padma Vibhushan after his death in the year 1972.

Hence, the correct option B.

Note: He was designated in many designated positions throughout his lifetime which includes the appointment as the President of the Physics section of the Indian Science Congress in the year 1962. He was appointed the president of the general conference of the International Atomic energy Agency, Vienna in 1970. Dr. Sarabhai was the chairman of the Atomic energy Commission of India during the period of 1966 to 1971. He was selected as the vice president for the fourth conference held by the United Nations for the Peaceful uses of atomic energy organized by 1971. He was the founder and chairman of the Space applications center from 1963 to 1971. He also played a major role in the foundation of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad.