The correct answer is: B. outstanding contribution to science.
The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology is India’s highest science award, instituted in 1958 by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). The award is named after Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar, a renowned Indian scientist who was the first director general of CSIR.
The award is given annually to scientists in the fields of physical sciences, chemical sciences, biological sciences, medical sciences, engineering sciences, and earth, atmosphere, ocean and planetary sciences. The award carries a cash prize of â¹50 lakh (US$65,000), a plaque, and a citation.
The award is given to scientists for their outstanding contributions to science and technology. The awardees are selected by a committee of eminent scientists appointed by the CSIR.
The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize is one of the most prestigious science awards in India. It is a recognition of the outstanding contributions of Indian scientists to science and technology.
Here is a brief explanation of each option:
- Option A: exploring new dimensions in creative writing in Indian languages. This is not the correct answer because the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize is given for outstanding contribution to science.
- Option B: outstanding contribution to science. This is the correct answer because the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize is given for outstanding contribution to science.
- Option C: creating mass awareness on environmental issues. This is not the correct answer because the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize is given for outstanding contribution to science.
- Option D: excellence in film direction. This is not the correct answer because the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize is given for outstanding contribution to science.