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Oology is the study of Birds eggs ******** Radioactivity was discovered by Henry Bacquerel ******** The metal used in storage batteries is Lead ******** The instrument used to measure the relative humidity of air is Hygrometer ******** Barometer was invented by Torricelli ******** The unit of power is Watt ******** Radium was discovered by Marie and Pierrie Curie ******** The existence of isotopes was discovered by Frederick Soddy ******** Dynamo was invented by Michael Faraday 13 The nuclear reactor was invented by Enrico Ferni ******** The law of gravitation was propounded by Sir Isaac Newton ******** Crescograph was invented by J.C.Bose ******** Crescograph is used to measure the Rate of growth of a plant ******** Galileo's first scientific discovery was Pendulum ******** Microscope was invented by Aaton Van Leewen Hock ******** The scientist who is known as father of modern biology is Aristotle ******** The first person to see a cell under microscope was Robert Hooke ******** The smallest flowering plant is Worffia ******** The four blood groups were discovered by Karl Landsteiner ******** Sodium was discovered by Sir Humphry Davy ******** The atomic number of oxygen is Eight ******** The basic building blocks of proteins are Amino acids ******** The botanical name of the cotton plant is Gossipium Hirsutum ******** An Electroscope is used to Detect charges on a body ******** The unit of loudness is Phon ******** An ammeter is used to measure Electric current ******** Plant that eat insects are called Insectivorous plants ******** Fruits that are formed without fertilization are called Parthenocarpic ******** Plants that flower only once in their lifetime are called Mono carpic ******** The botanical name for rice is Oryza Sativa ******** Penicillin is obtained from Mould ******** The largest tree in the world is Seguoia Gigantica ******** Herpetology is the study of Reptiles ******** Entomology is the study of Insects ******** Ornithology is the study of Birds ******** Ichtyology is the study of Fishes ******** Osteology is the study of Bones ******** The botanical name for brinjal is Solanum melongenal ******** The botanical name for onion is Allium Cepa ******** The study of sound is called Acoustics ******** The study of heavenly bodies is called Astronomy ******** The study of tissues is called Histology ******** Electric Lamp was invented by Thomas alva Edison ******** The fear of crowd is called Ochlophobia ******** The fear of books is called Bibliophobia ******** The fear of going to bed is called Clinophobia ******** The symbol of gold is Au ******** The symbol of sodium is Na ******** The symbol of Sr stands for Strontium ******** The symbol Rb stands for Rubidium ******** The symbol Md stands for Mendelevium ******** Calcium sulphate is commonly called Plaster of Paris ******** Sodium carbonate is commonly called Washing Soda ******** Sodium chloride is commonly known as Common Salt ******** The chemical name of Chloroform is Trichloromethane ******** The chemical name of baking powder is Sodium bicarbonate ******** The chemical name of bleaching powder is Calcium hypochlorite ******** The formula HCL stands for Hydrochloric Acid ******** The formula H2SO4 stands for Sulphuric Acid ******** The formula CHCI3 stands for Trichloromethane ******** The formula H2O2 stands for Hydrogen peroxide ******** A fungus which can only survive on other living organisms is called Obligate Parasite ******** A plant which lives in the dark is called Scotophyte ******** A plant adapted to live in dry places is called a Xerophyte ******** A plant adapted for growth in water is called a Hydrophyte ******** Bifocal lens was invented by Benjamin Franklin ******** Cement was invented by Joseph Aspdin ******** Laser was invented by Dr.Charles H.Townes ******** Electromagnet was invented by William Sturgeon ******** Rayon was invented by Sir Joseph Swann ******** Thermostat is an instrument used for regulating Constant temperature ******** The science of organic forms and structures is known as Morphology ******** Phycology is the study of Algae ******** Tata Institute of Fundamental Research was established in 1945 ******** CSIR stands for Council of Scientific and Industrial Research ******** ISRO stands for Indian Space Research Organisation ******** The first human being to land on moon was Neil Armstrong ******** The first Indian in space was Rakesh Sharma ******** ISAC stands for ISRO Satellite Centre ******** VSSC stands for Vikram Sarabhai space Centre ******** The headquarters of ISRO is located at Bangalore ******** VSSC is located at Thiruvananthapuram ******** ISAC is located at Bangalore ******** National Science Centre is located at New Delhi ******** Central Tobacco Research Institute is located at Rajahmundry ******** Indian Institute of Horticultural Research is located at Bangalore ******** The Atomic Energy Commission was set up in August 1948 ******** The first Indian Satellite was Aryabhatta ******** The first Indian Satellite was launched in the year 1975 ******** ASLV stands for Augmented Satellite Launch Vehicle ******** INSAT stands for Indian National Satellite ******** The fear of women is known as Gynophobia ******** The fear of men is known as Androphobia ******** The scientist who developed the Quantum theory was Max Plonck ******** The steam engine was invented by James Watt ******** The botanical name of tea is Camellia Sinensis ******** Logarithms were devised by John Napier ******** The acid used in a car battery is Sulphuric acid ******** The system for writing by blind people was invented by Louis Braille ******** The parachute was used for the first time by J.P.Blanchard ******** The German physicit who first demonstrated the existence of Radio waves was Henrich Hertz ******** The instrument that records the intensity of earthquakes is Seismograph ******** The laws of floating bodies was discovered by Archimedes ******** The density of milk is measured by a Lactometer ******** Fountain pen was invented by L.E.Waterman ******** The instrument used to measure the pressure of gases is the Monometer ******** Bhaskara I was a famous Astronomer ******** The first atomic power station established in India was the Tarapore Atomic Power Station ******** The role of heredity was demonstrated by Mendel ******** The instrument used to measure the concentration of salt water is the Salinometer ******** Spectroscopy is the study of Anders John Angstrom ******** Dactylography is the study of Finger Prints ******** A tangent galvanometer is used to study the Strength of direct current ******** The fruit of Oak is called Acron ******** ZETA stands for Zero Energy Thermonuclear Assembly ******** The formula C6H5OH stands for Phenol ******** Michael Faraday worked as an assistant under another scientist whose name was Sir Humphry Davy ******** Vulcanised rubber was invented by Charles Goodyear ******** The symbol Zn stands for Zinc ******** The symbol He stands for Helium ******** Celluloid was invented by A.Parker ******** Glider was invented by Sir George Caley ******** Safety matches was invented by J.E.Lundstrom ******** Radio valve was invented by Sir J.A.Fleming ******** Space Applications Centre is located at Ahmedabad ******** Atomic Energy Commission is located at Mumbai ******** Dynamics is the study of Movements of bodies ******** Statics is the study of Forces acting on bodies at rest ******** Mechanics is the study of Forces acting on bodies ******** Zoology is the study of Animal life ******** Botany is the study of Plant life ******** Psychology is the study of Human mind ******** The first American to orbit earth was John H.Glen ******** The electro-cardiograph was invented by William Einthoven ******** The molecular formula of cane sugar is C12H22O11 ******** A compound which contains only hydrogen and Carbon is called a Hydrocarbon ******** The liquid used to preserve specimens of plans and animals is Formalin ******** The law of segregaton was propounded by Mendel ******** Auriscope is used to detect Ear disorders ******** The three states of matter are Solid,liquid and gas ******** The scientific name for blood platelets is Thrombocytes ******** The response of a plant to heat is called Thermotropism ******** The response of a plant to touch is called Trigmotropism ******** The symbol Zr stands for Zirconium ******** Nickel was discovered by Cronstledt ******** Manganese was discovered by Gahn ******** The common name for pottasium carbonate is Potash ******** Bismuth was discovered by Valentine ******** The biggest plant seed is Cocodemer ******** Toxicology is the study of Poisons ******** Virology is the study of Viruses ******** Paleontology is the study of Fossils ******** Calorimeter is used to measure Quantity of heat ******** Chronometer was invented by John Harrison ******** Stethoscope was invented by William Stockes ******** Spinning frame was invented by Sir Richard Arkwright ******** Al stands for Aluminium ******** Gd stands for Gadolinium ******** Ir stands for Iridium ******** Bi stands for Bismuth ******** The Chemical formula of sodium bicarbonate is NaHCO3 ******** The chemical formula of common salt is Nacl ******** The chemical formula of washing soda is Na2CO3,IOH2O ******** The chemical formula of lime soda is CaCO3 ******** The chemical formula of chloroform is CHcl3 ******** The study of grasses is known as Agrostology ******** The study of antiquities is known as Archaeology ******** The study of the duration of life is known as Chronobiology ******** The study of bacteria is known as Bacteriology ******** Nylon was invented by Dr.Wallace H.Carothers ******** Electric razor was invented by Jacob Schick ******** The symbol of silver is Ag ******** The symbol of silicon is Si ******** The symbol of titanium is Ti ******** Calcium oxide is commonly known as Quick lime ******** A deviation of light passing from one medium to another is known as Refraction ******** An apparatus for generation of atomic energy is called a Reactor ******** A machine used for converting mechanical energy into electrical energy is called a Generator ******** The first Indian woman in space was Kalpana Chawla ******** The revolver was invented by Samuel Colt ******** The refrigerator was invented by J.Perkins ********
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