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HCS (Haryana)Prelims2019General Studies

Question

Janaki Ammal was the first Indian woman to get a Ph.D. and an honorary D. Sc. from the University of Michigan in which subject?

Options

  1. A Physics
  2. B Chemistry
  3. C Mathematics
  4. D Botany
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Correct Answer

D Botany

Model Answer

  • Janaki Ammal was the first Indian woman to get a PhD and an honorary D.Sc. From the University of Michigan in Botany subject.
  • The first Indian woman botanist, E K Janaki Ammal, ought to be more widely known for her huge contributions to science.

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