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Who established the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) of India in 1948?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. P.K. Iyengar
  2. M.R. Srinivasan
  3. Vikram Sarabhai
  4. Homi Bhabha

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Homi Bhabha

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: D) Homi Bhabha šŸ“š Explanation: Dr. Homi J. Bhabha was the visionary physicist who established the Atomic Energy Commission of India in 1948. He is widely regarded as the 'Father of the Indian Nuclear Programme'. He laid the groundwork for India's three-stage nuclear power strategy and focused on the peaceful use of atomic energy. His leadership positioned India as a leading nation in nuclear research and technology.