A. Laws of motion and laws of gravitation

B. Theory of relativity and quantum mechanics

C. Laws of electromagnetic induction

D. Theory of evolution and natural selection

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Prominent Scientists of the World MCQs (141–150)

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141.
IQ = M.A/C.A × 100 The equation was developed by:
Correct Answer: C. Binet
One-liner
The IQ formula IQ = MA/CA × 100 was developed by Binet (Alfred Binet).
142.
Who invented the Jet Engine?
Correct Answer: D. Sir Frank Whittle
One-liner
The jet engine was invented by Sir Frank Whittle, a British engineer and Royal Air Force officer.
143.
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Who invented the Steam Locomotive?
Correct Answer: B. George Stephenson
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The steam locomotive was invented by George Stephenson, an English engineer known as the "Father of Railways."
144.
Who developed the oral polio vaccine?
Correct Answer: D. Albert Sabin
One-liner
The oral polio vaccine (OPV) was developed by Albert Sabin.
145.
Which scientist is credited for presenting the temperature and volume relationship of gases?
Correct Answer: D. Jacques Charles
One-liner
Jacques Charles formulated Charles's Law, which states that the volume of a gas is directly proportional to its absolute temperature at constant pressure.
146.
Who invented the light bulb first?
Correct Answer: C. Thomas Edison
One-liner
The first practical incandescent light bulb was invented by Thomas Edison.
147.
Isaac Newton gave:
Correct Answer: A. Laws of motion and laws of gravitation
One-liner
Isaac Newton gave the laws of motion and laws of gravitation.
148.
Insulin was discovered by
Correct Answer: A. Sir Frederick G Banting
One-liner
Insulin was discovered by Sir Frederick G Banting in 1921, for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1923.
149.
Who is known as the Father of Electricity?
Correct Answer: A. Michael Faraday
One-liner
Michael Faraday is known as the Father of Electricity due to his groundbreaking discoveries in electromagnetism and electrochemistry.
150.
Who discovered Electron, the first sub-atomic particle?
Correct Answer: A. Joseph J. Thomson
One-liner
The electron, the first sub-atomic particle, was discovered by Joseph J. Thomson in 1897 through his cathode ray experiments.

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