Previous year MCQs

Misc UPPSC 1996 GS-I
Question

Which one of the following is NOT correctly matched?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Dr. M.S. Swaminathan - Geology

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Dr. M.S. Swaminathan - Geology”.
Dr. M.S. Swaminathan is renowned for his contributions to agriculture and is often referred to as the "Father of the Green Revolution" in India, not for geology.

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