Who among the following is an Indian scientist considered to be the father of research laboratories and who served as the first director-general of CSIR and the first chairman of UGC?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Shanti Swaroop Bhatnagar
Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar (1894–1955), a chemist, was the first Director-General of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), set up in 1942. He founded a chain of national laboratories under it, which is why he is called the ‘father of research laboratories’ in India. He was also the first chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC). The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize, one of India’s best-known science awards, is named after him.