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In 1949, upon her return to India, she became the first woman faculty member at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), personally selected by Homi J. Bhabha.
Summary in Bullet Points
- Becoming TIFR’s first woman faculty member is both a scientific and institutional milestone.
- Her career includes TIFR, Physical Research Laboratory, Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics and work connected with Kolar Gold Mines.
- The chapter shows decades of sustained research rather than one isolated achievement.
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Short Answer
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Why is her appointment at TIFR important?
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Give the main idea and one supporting detail.
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Answer: It marks her as the first woman faculty member at a major Indian research institution and shows that leading scientists recognised her capability.
Longer Short Answer
3 marks
How does the list of institutions strengthen the account of her career?
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Explain the point and show why it matters in the chapter.
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Answer: It demonstrates continuity and range. Bibha’s contribution was not limited to one project; she remained active across major centres of Indian physics for decades.
