Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Who among the following science fiction/ popular science writers wrote '2--1 : A Space Odyssey' and held the position of a Professor at the Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad ?

Options:

Isaac Asimov

Arthur C Clarke

Jules Verne

HG Wells 

Correct Answer:

Arthur C Clarke

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) - Arthur C Clarke

Arthur C Clarke, a famous science fiction writer had held the position of a professor at the Physical Research Laboratory in Ahmedabad. He is known for his novel 2001: A Space Odyssey. He was also a radar instructor in the Royal Air Force after World War II began in the year 1939.