The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award is given by which of the following organisations?

Council for Scientific and Industrial Research
Indian Council for Agricultural Research
Indian National Science Academy
Indian Space Research Organisation

The correct answer is: A. Council for Scientific and Industrial Research

The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award is an annual award given by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), India, to outstanding scientists and engineers in India. The award was instituted in 1958 in honor of Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar, the first director general of CSIR.

The award is given in four categories: physical sciences, chemical sciences, biological sciences, and engineering sciences. The award consists of a cash prize, a plaque, and a citation.

The award is considered to be one of the highest honors in science and engineering in India.

The other options are incorrect because:

  • Option B, Indian Council for Agricultural Research, is a research organization that focuses on agricultural research.
  • Option C, Indian National Science Academy, is a learned society of scientists in India.
  • Option D, Indian Space Research Organisation, is a space agency that is responsible for India’s civilian space program.