Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize:

1. The Prize was named after the founding Director of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR).
2. It was first awarded in 1958.
3. Dr. C. V. Raman is counted among the recipients of this award.
4. It is awarded for outstanding contributions to science and technology in India.

Which of the above statements is / are correct?
Answer: Only 1, 2 and 4
Notes: The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize was named after CSIR’s founding Director (Statement 1: Correct), began in 1958 (Statement 2: Correct), and is awarded for outstanding contributions in science and technology in India (Statement 4: Correct). However, Dr. C. V. Raman never received this Prize (Statement 3: Incorrect). Thus, only statements 1, 2, and 4 are correct.