Fathers of Science
Inventions · विज्ञान के जनक
📋Quick Overview
This chapter covers key fathers of science relevant for competitive exams. These facts about inventors, discoveries, and their contributions are frequently asked in RRB NTPC, SSC CGL, and other government exams.
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Father of Physics: Galileo Galilei / Isaac Newton — Telescope observations / Laws of Motion
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Father of Chemistry: Antoine Lavoisier — Law of Conservation of Mass
📖Fathers of Science
| Name | Field/Role | Key Contribution |
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| Father of Physics | Galileo Galilei / Isaac Newton | Telescope observations / Laws of Motion |
| Father of Chemistry | Antoine Lavoisier | Law of Conservation of Mass |
| Father of Biology | Aristotle | Classification of living organisms |
| Father of Computer | Charles Babbage | Analytical Engine |
| Father of Genetics | Gregor Mendel | Pea plant experiments |
| Father of Microbiology | Antonie van Leeuwenhoek | First to observe microorganisms |
| Father of Nuclear Physics | Ernest Rutherford | Discovered atomic nucleus |
| Father of Indian Space Programme | Vikram Sarabhai | Founded ISRO |
| Father of Indian Nuclear Programme | Homi J. Bhabha | Founded BARC, AEC |
| Father of Surgery | Sushruta | Sushruta Samhita (ancient India) |
📝Key Points for Exam
- •Father of Physics: Galileo Galilei / Isaac Newton, Telescope observations / Laws of Motion
- •Father of Chemistry: Antoine Lavoisier, Law of Conservation of Mass
- •Father of Biology: Aristotle, Classification of living organisms
- •Father of Computer: Charles Babbage, Analytical Engine
- •Father of Genetics: Gregor Mendel, Pea plant experiments
- •Father of Microbiology: Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, First to observe microorganisms