Monday 25 September 2023

READING COMPREHENSION: CLASS 5: Dr. Homi Bhabha - The Father of India's Nuclear Program

Title: Dr. Homi Bhabha - The Father of India's Nuclear Program

Once upon a time in India, there was a brilliant scientist named Dr. Homi Bhabha. He was born on October 30, 1909, in Mumbai. From a young age, he loved to read books about science and explore the mysteries of the universe.

Dr. Bhabha studied in India and later went to England to study at the famous Cambridge University. There, he became a nuclear physicist, which means he studied tiny particles that make up everything in the world.

In 1944, during World War II, Dr. Bhabha returned to India. He knew that science could be used for peaceful purposes, not just for war. So, he decided to build a peaceful nuclear program in India. He believed that nuclear energy could help India grow and become a strong nation.

Under Dr. Bhabha's leadership, India built its first nuclear reactor in 1956. This was a huge step forward for our country. He also helped set up organizations like the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research and the Atomic Energy Commission to promote scientific research in India.

Dr. Homi Bhabha's work didn't stop there. He dreamed of India becoming a leader in the field of nuclear science. Sadly, in 1966, he passed away in a plane crash. But his dreams lived on.

MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions):

1.     Who is the scientist mentioned in the passage? a) Dr. Abdul Kalam b) Dr. Homi Bhabha c) Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam d) Dr. Homi Kalam

Answer: b) Dr. Homi Bhabha

2.     Where was Dr. Homi Bhabha born? a) New Delhi b) Chennai c) Mumbai d) Kolkata

Answer: c) Mumbai

3.     What field of science did Dr. Bhabha study at Cambridge University? a) Biology b) Physics c) Chemistry d) Mathematics

Answer: b) Physics

4.     Why did Dr. Bhabha return to India during World War II? a) To fight in the war b) To set up a nuclear program c) To continue his studies in England d) To become a politician

Answer: b) To set up a nuclear program

Fill in the Blanks:

5.     Dr. Homi Bhabha was born in _______.

Answer: Mumbai

6.     Dr. Bhabha believed that nuclear energy could help India grow and become a _______ nation.

Answer: strong

Short Question:

7.     Why did Dr. Homi Bhabha return to India during World War II?

Answer: Dr. Bhabha returned to India during World War II to set up a peaceful nuclear program.

Long Questions:

8.     What was Dr. Bhabha's vision for India in the field of nuclear science?

Answer: Dr. Bhabha's vision was for India to become a leader in the field of nuclear science and to harness nuclear energy for peaceful purposes to help India grow and become a strong nation.

9.     How did Dr. Homi Bhabha contribute to the development of science in India?

Answer: Dr. Bhabha contributed to the development of science in India by setting up organizations like the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research and the Atomic Energy Commission, and by building India's first nuclear reactor. His work laid the foundation for the growth of nuclear science in India.

 

 

Questions:

1. Who was Dr. Homi Bhabha, and where was he born?

2. What did Dr. Bhabha study when he went to Cambridge University?

3. Why did Dr. Bhabha return to India during World War II?

4. What was Dr. Bhabha's dream for India in the field of nuclear science?

5. How did Dr. Bhabha contribute to the development of science in India?

Answers:

1.     Dr. Homi Bhabha was a scientist, and he was born in Mumbai.

2.     When Dr. Bhabha went to Cambridge University, he studied physics.

3.     Dr. Bhabha returned to India during World War II to set up a peaceful nuclear program.

4.     Dr. Bhabha's dream for India in the field of nuclear science was for India to become a leader in this field and to use nuclear energy for peaceful purposes to help India grow and become a strong nation.

5.     Dr. Bhabha contributed to the development of science in India by setting up organizations like the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research and the Atomic Energy Commission. He also played a crucial role in building India's first nuclear reactor, which was a significant step in advancing nuclear science in the country. His dedication and vision continue to inspire scientists in India.


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