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Who was professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis? |
Economist who won a Nobel Prize An artist who painted the painting of Bharat Mata Indian Scientist and Statistician A doctor who invented a new surgical method |
Indian Scientist and Statistician |
The correct answer is Option (3) - Indian Scientist and Statistician Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis was an Indian Scientist and Statistician. He is best known for his role in founding the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) and for his contributions to the field of statistics, particularly in developing the Mahalanobis distance and the Mahalanobis-Taguchi System. Mahalanobis played a crucial role in shaping statistical education and research in India and was instrumental in the planning of the country's economic development strategies. His work had a profound impact on various fields, including economics, sociology, agriculture, and planning. |