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Some of well known scientists India has produced in the modern world are

S. Ramanujan, J. C. Bose, C. V. Raman, HomiBhabha, Vikram Sarabhai, S.
Chandrashekhar and A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, who later become the president of India.

C. V. Raman Vikram Sarabhai S.Chandrashekhar A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

Now I Know :

• Great people are those who influence the lives of others. They could
be religious leaders, social reformers, scientists or kings.

• The important spiritual teachers whose teachings are followed in India

are Gautam Buddha, Vardhamana Mahavira, Prophet Mohammad,
Jesus Christ, Guru Nanak Dev and Zoroaster.

• Some social reformers who fought against evils in society were Kabir,
Raja Ram Mohan Roy and Ramabai Ranade.

• Emperor Ashoka, Krishnadeva Raya and Emperor Akbar are
remembered as great kings who worked for the welfare of the people.

A. Oral Questions:

1. Which is the oldest religion in the world?
2. Who was the founder of Sikhism?

B. Tick (3) the correct option:

1. Who among these was a spiritual teacher?

(i) Gautama Buddha (ii) J. C. Bose (iii) Aryabhata

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