Raman 2025-AINST

What is the Raman effect?

• Elastic scattering of photons

• Inelastic scattering of photons

• Reflection of light

• Refraction of light

In which year did C.V. Raman discover the Raman effect?

• 1923

• 1928

• 1930

• 1935

For his discovery of the Raman effect, C.V. Raman was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in which year?

• 1929

• 1930

• 1931

• 1932

Which of the following best describes the Raman effect?

• Change in the wavelength of light due to scattering by molecules

• Absorption of light by molecules

• Emission of light by molecules

• Reflection of light by molecules

Where was C.V. Raman born?

• Bangalore

• Chennai

• Tiruchirapalli

• Kolkata

What was the profession of C.V. Raman before he became a full-time scientist?

• Doctor

• Engineer

• Accountant

• Teacher

Which institution did C.V. Raman join as the first Indian director?

• Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

• University of Calcutta

• Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science

• Presidency College

What is the primary application of the Raman effect in modern science?

• Medical imaging

• Raman spectroscopy

• X-ray crystallography

• Nuclear magnetic resonance

What is the name of the institute founded by C.V. Raman in Bangalore?

• Raman Research Institute

• Indian Institute of Science

• National Physical Laboratory

• Tata Institute of Fundamental Research

Which Indian honor was awarded to C.V. Raman in 1954?

• Bharat Ratna

• Padma Vibhushan

• Padma Bhushan

• Padma Shri