The correct answer is A) Sir M. Visvesvaraya.
Sir M. Visvesvaraya was a visionary engineer and statesman who played a key role in the development of Karnataka. He was born in Mysore, Karnataka, in 1861. He studied engineering at the University of Madras and then went on to work in the public sector in India. He was responsible for the construction of many important infrastructure projects, including the Krishnaraja Sagar Dam and the Mysore Palace. He also served as the Diwan of Mysore from 1912 to 1918.
Sir M. Visvesvaraya was a man of many talents. He was an engineer, statesman, and philanthropist. He was also a scholar and a writer. He was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award, in 1955. He died in 1962 at the age of 100.
Here is a brief description of each option:
- A) Sir M. Visvesvaraya was a visionary engineer and statesman who played a key role in the development of Karnataka.
- B) Dr. M.S. Swaminathan is a world-renowned agricultural scientist who is known as the “Father of Green Revolution”. He is also the founder of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
- C) E. Sreedharan is a civil engineer who is known as the “Metro Man” for his role in the construction of the Delhi Metro. He is also the former Managing Director of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC).
- D) Verghese Kurien is a social entrepreneur who is known as the “Father of the White Revolution”. He is also the founder of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB).