Let us Think and Reflect Pages 237–238

It places Bibha’s training in a highly respected international scientific environment and shows the level at which she was working.

The world was still doubtful about women’s scientific capabilities. Therefore, the correct answer is B .

Frequently seen in public does not fit. Therefore, the correct answer is B .

It suggests that Bibha had special ability and keen scientific interest in studying cosmic rays .

The challenges remain, but progress has been made. Therefore, the correct answer is B .

Her work and example continue to influence, inspire and shape later generations of women scientists.

Because her life gives direction and hope to later women entering science, just as a beacon guides people through darkness.

Opinion / evaluative interpretation. The statement expresses the writer’s judgement about her inspirational role rather than a directly measurable fact.

She entered advanced physics when women faced strong educational and social barriers, excelled in high-energy particle physics and became the first woman faculty member at TIFR.

It shows that internationally respected scientists regarded her work as significant and her scientific talent as exceptional.

The text says she received no awards during her lifetime but continued her research tirelessly across several institutions.

Literally, a star carries her name; symbolically, the star represents the ‘beam of light’ she brought to Indian science and the guidance her story offers.

Women are shown not merely as participants but as leaders in major missions, indicating greater acceptance of women’s technical and leadership capabilities.

To show a historical journey from exclusion and weak recognition toward greater participation, leadership and visibility.

It shows that barriers can reflect social assumptions rather than lack of ability, encouraging readers to judge competence by work rather than gender.