No. Question Answer
01 The theory of relativity was propounded by Albert Einstein
02 The principal metal used in manufacturing steel is Iron
03 An altimeter is used for measuring Altitude
04 Oology is the study of Birds eggs
05 Radioactivity was discovered by Henry Bacquerel
06 The metal used in storage batteries is Lead
07 The instrument used to measure the relative humidity of air is Hygrometer
08 Barometer was invented by Torricelli
09 The unit of power is Watt
10 Radium was discovered by Marie and Pierrie Curie
11 The existence of isotopes was discovered by Frederick Soddy
12 Dynamo was invented by Michael Faraday
13 The nuclear reactor was invented by Enrico Ferni
14 The law of gravitation was propounded by Sir Isaac Newton
15 Crescograph was invented by J.C.Bose
16 Crescograph is used to measure the Rate of growth of a plant
17 Galileo's first scientific discovery was Pendulum
18 Microscope was invented by Aaton Van Leewen Hock
19 The scientist who is known as father of modern biology is Aristotle
20 The first person to see a cell under microscope was Robert Hooke
21 The smallest flowering plant is Worffia
22 The four blood groups were discovered by Karl Landsteiner
23 Sodium was discovered by Sir Humphry Davy
24 The atomic number of oxygen is Eight
25 The basic building blocks of proteins are Amino acids
26 The botanical name of the cotton plant is Gossipium Hirsutum
27 An Electroscope is used to Detect charges on a body
28 The unit of loudness is Phon
29 An ammeter is used to measure Electric current
30 Plant that eat insects are called Insectivorous plants
31 Fruits that are formed without fertilization are called Parthenocarpic
32 Plants that flower only once in their lifetime are called Mono carpic
33 The botanical name for rice is Oryza Sativa
34 Penicillin is obtained from Mould
35 The largest tree in the world is Seguoia Gigantica
36 Herpetology is the study of Reptiles
37 Entomology is the study of Insects
38 Ornithology is the study of Birds
39 Ichtyology is the study of Fishes
40 Osteology is the study of Bones
41 The botanical name for brinjal is Solanum melongenal
42 The botanical name for onion is Allium Cepa
43 The study of sound is called Acoustics
44 The study of heavenly bodies is called Astronomy
45 The study of tissues is called Histology
46 Electric Lamp was invented by Thomas alva Edison
47 The fear of crowd is called Ochlophobia
48 The fear of books is called Bibliophobia
49 The fear of going to bed is called Clinophobia
50 The symbol of gold is Au
51 The symbol of sodium is Na
52 The symbol of Sr stands for Strontium
53 The symbol Rb stands for Rubidium
54 The symbol Md stands for Mendelevium
55 Calcium sulphate is commonly called Plaster of Paris
56 Sodium carbonate is commonly called Washing Soda
57 Sodium chloride is commonly known as Common Salt
58 The chemical name of Chloroform is Trichloromethane
59 The chemical name of baking powder is Sodium bicarbonate
60 The chemical name of bleaching powder is Calcium hypochlorite
61 The formula HCL stands for Hydrochloric Acid
62 The formula H2SO4 stands for Sulphuric Acid
63 The formula CHCI3 stands for Trichloromethane
64 The formula H2O2 stands for Hydrogen peroxide
65 A fungus which can only survive on other living organisms is called Obligate Parasite
66 A plant which lives in the dark is called Scotophyte
67 A plant adapted to live in dry places is called a Xerophyte
68 A plant adapted for growth in water is called a Hydrophyte
69 Bifocal lens was invented by Benjamin Franklin
70 Cement was invented by Joseph Aspdin
71 Laser was invented by Dr.Charles H.Townes
72 Electromagnet was invented by William Sturgeon
73 Rayon was invented by Sir Joseph Swann
74 Thermostat is an instrument used for regulating Constant temperature
75 The science of organic forms and structures is known as Morphology
76 Phycology is the study of Algae
77 Tata Institute of Fundamental Research was established in 1945
78 CSIR stands for Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
79 ISRO stands for Indian Space Research Organisation
80 The first human being to land on moon was Neil Armstrong
81 The first Indian in space was Rakesh Sharma
82 ISAC stands for ISRO Satellite Centre
83 VSSC stands for Vikram Sarabhai space Centre
84 The headquarters of ISRO is located at Bangalore
85 VSSC is located at Thiruvananthapuram
86 ISAC is located at Bangalore
87 National Science Centre is located at New Delhi
88 Central Tobacco Research Institute is located at Rajahmundry
89 Indian Institute of Horticultural Research is located at Bangalore
90 The Atomic Energy Commission was set up in August 1948
91 The first Indian Satellite was Aryabhatta
92 The first Indian Satellite was launched in the year 1975
93 ASLV stands for Augmented Satellite Launch Vehicle
94 INSAT stands for Indian National Satellite
95 The fear of women is known as Gynophobia
96 The fear of men is known as Androphobia
97 The scientist who developed the Quantum theory was Max Plonck
98 The steam engine was invented by James Watt
99 The botanical name of tea is Camellia Sinensis
100 Logarithms were devised by John Napier
101 The acid used in a car battery is Sulphuric acid
102 The system for writing by blind people was invented by Louis Braille
103 The parachute was used for the first time by J.P.Blanchard
104 The German physicit who first demonstrated the existence of Radio waves was Henrich Hertz
105 The instrument that records the intensity of earthquakes is Seismograph
106 The laws of floating bodies was discovered by Archimedes
107 The density of milk is measured by a Lactometer
108 Fountain pen was invented by L.E.Waterman
109 The instrument used to measure the pressure of gases is the Monometer
110 Bhaskara I was a famous Astronomer
111 The first atomic power station established in India was the Tarapore Atomic Power Station
112 The role of heredity was demonstrated by Mendel
113 The instrument used to measure the concentration of salt water is the Salinometer
114 Spectroscopy is the study of Anders John Angstrom
115 Dactylography is the study of Finger Prints
116 A tangent galvanometer is used to study the Strength of direct current
117 The fruit of Oak is called Acron
118 ZETA stands for Zero Energy Thermonuclear Assembly
119 The formula C6H5OH stands for Phenol
120 Michael Faraday worked as an assistant under another scientist whose name was Sir Humphry Davy
121 Vulcanised rubber was invented by Charles Goodyear
122 The symbol Zn stands for Zinc
123 The symbol He stands for Helium
124 Celluloid was invented by A.Parker
125 Glider was invented by Sir George Caley
126 Safety matches was invented by J.E.Lundstrom
127 Radio valve was invented by Sir J.A.Fleming
128 Space Applications Centre is located at Ahmedabad
129 Atomic Energy Commission is located at Mumbai
130 Dynamics is the study of Movements of bodies
131 Statics is the study of Forces acting on bodies at rest
132 Mechanics is the study of Forces acting on bodies
133 Zoology is the study of Animal life
134 Botany is the study of Plant life
135 Psychology is the study of Human mind
136 The first American to orbit earth was John H.Glen
137 The electro-cardiograph was invented by William Einthoven
138 The molecular formula of cane sugar is C12H22O11
139 A compound which contains only hydrogen and Carbon is called a Hydrocarbon
140 The liquid used to preserve specimens of plans and animals is Formalin
141 The law of segregaton was propounded by Mendel
142 Auriscope is used to detect Ear disorders
143 The three states of matter are Solid,liquid and gas
144 The scientific name for blood platelets is Thrombocytes
145 The response of a plant to heat is called Thermotropism
146 The response of a plant to touch is called Trigmotropism
147 The symbol Zr stands for Zirconium
148 Nickel was discovered by Cronstledt
149 Manganese was discovered by Gahn
150 The common name for pottasium carbonate is Potash
151 Bismuth was discovered by Valentine
152 The biggest plant seed is Cocodemer
153 Toxicology is the study of Poisons
154 Virology is the study of Viruses
155 Paleontology is the study of Fossils
156 Calorimeter is used to measure Quantity of heat
157 Chronometer was invented by John Harrison
158 Stethoscope was invented by William Stockes
159 Spinning frame was invented by Sir Richard Arkwright
160 Al stands for Aluminium
161 Gd stands for Gadolinium
162 Ir stands for Iridium
163 Bi stands for Bismuth
164 The Chemical formula of sodium bicarbonate is NaHCO3
165 The chemical formula of common salt is Nacl
166 The chemical formula of washing soda is Na2CO3,IOH2O
167 The chemical formula of lime soda is CaCO3
168 The chemical formula of chloroform is CHcl3
169 The study of grasses is known as Agrostology
170 The study of antiquities is known as Archaeology
171 The study of the duration of life is known as Chronobiology
172 The study of bacteria is known as Bacteriology
173 Nylon was invented by Dr.Wallace H.Carothers
174 Electric razor was invented by Jacob Schick
175 The symbol of silver is Ag
176 The symbol of silicon is Si
177 The symbol of titanium is Ti
178 Calcium oxide is commonly known as Quick lime
179 A deviation of light passing from one medium to another is known as Refraction
180 An apparatus for generation of atomic energy is called a Reactor
181 A machine used for converting mechanical energy into electrical energy is called a Generator
182 The first Indian woman in space was Kalpana Chawla
183 The revolver was invented by Samuel Colt
184 The refrigerator was invented by J.Perkins
Friday, August 13, 2010
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Ashok Gehlot, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Rajasthan
Personal
Known for his simplicity and adherence to Gandhian values, Shri Ashok Gehlot, son of Late Shri Lachman Singh Gehlot, was born on 3rd May 1951 in Jodhpur (Rajasthan). A Science and Law Graduate, Shri Gehlot holds a Post Graduate Degree in Economics. Married to Smt. Sunita Gehlot on 27th November 1977, he has a son (Vaibhav) and a daughter (Sonia). Magic and travelling are Shri Gehlot's favourite past time activities. Being a true son of the soil, Shri Gehlot does not believe in extravagance and wasteful expenditure. He meets people directly at regular interval to know their sufferings and grievances .
Political Profile
Active in politics and social service ever since his student life, Shri Gehlot was elected for the first time to the 7th Lok Sabha (1980-84) from Jodhpur Parliamentary Constituency in 1980. A leader with charisma Shri Gehlot has represented Jodhpur Parliamentary Constituency in the 8th Lok Sabha (1984-1989) 10th Lok Sabha (1991-1996), 11th Lok Sabha (1996-1998), and 12th Lok Sabha (1998-1999).
Elected from Sardarpura (Jodhpur) Assembly Constituency, he became member of the 11th Rajasthan Legislative Assembly in Feb. 1999. A leader with mass appeal, Shri Gehlot was again elected from the same Assembly Constituency on 4.12.2003 for the 12th Rajasthan Vidhan Sabha and on 8.12.2008 for the 13th Rajasthan Vidhan Sabha.
Profile as the Union Minister
A true statesman with his vision focused on the overall development of the underprivileged, Shri Ashok Gehlot served in the Union Cabinet of late Smt. Indira Gandhi, late Shri Rajiv Gandhi and late Shri P.V. Narsimha Rao. He has served in the Union Cabinet three times. He remained Union Deputy Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation from 2nd September 1982 to 7th February 1984, when late Smt. Indira Gandhi was the Prime Minister of India. Thereafter, he became the Dy. Minister of Sports. He served the Sports Ministry from 7th Feb. 1984 to 31st Oct. 1984 and again from 12th Nov. 1984 to 31st Dec. 1984. His transparent and meticulous style of working brought him laurels from great leaders like Late Smt. Indira Gandhi and Late Shri Rajiv Gandhi. He was elevated to the rank of State Minister. Shri Gehlot served as the Union Minister of State, Tourism and Civil Aviation from 31st Dec. 1984 to 26th Sept. 1985. Later, he was made the Union Minister of State, Textiles with Independent Charge -a portfolio held by the Prime Minister himself. Shri Gehlot held this portfolio from 21st June 1991 to 18th Jan. 1993.
Profile as Minister, Govt. of Rajasthan
Shri Gehlot served for a short period of time, as the Home and PHED Minister, Government of Rajasthan from June 1989 to November 1989.
AICC/CWC Profile
In view of Shri Gehlot's untiring endeavors to promote and propagate Congress party's ideology, he was made General Secretary of the All India Congress Committee on 17th July 2004. He held this post up to 18th February 2009. Being a devoted and dedicated worker of the Congress party, Shri Gehlot was made Member (Special Invitee), Congress Working Committee as well as In charge of Himachal Pradesh and Chattisgarh States. He held this responsibility from Jan. 2004 to July 2004.
Profile as RPCC Chief
Shri Ashok Gehlot became the President of Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee at the young age of 34. His first tenure as the RPCC Chief lasted from Sept. 1985 to June 1989. He became RPCC Chief the Second time on 1st December 1994 and held this post upto 14th April 1999.
Shri Gehlot strengthened the Youth wing of Congress party as the President of Rajasthan NSUI from 1973 to 1979. He served the City District Congress Committee, Jodhpur as its President from 1979 to 1982. Besides it, he was also the General Secretary of Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee (I) in 1982.
Social
Always eager to serve the poor and the downtrodden, Shri Gehlot worked in the refugee camps at Bangaon and 24 Parganas districts (WB) during the liberation war of Bangladesh in 1971. Inspired by his keen interest in Social service, Shri Gehlot rendered his services for the development of slums and jhuggi areas and actively took part in camps organized by Tarun Shanti Sena at Sevagram, Wardha, Aurangabad, Indore and several places. He contributed to the extension of adult education through Nehru Yuva Kendra. He has been actively associated with Kumar Sahitya Parishad as well as Rajiv Gandhi Memorial Book Bank, Jodhpur.
Shri Gehlot is the founder president of Bharat Seva Sansthan . Dedicated to the social service, the Sansthan arranges for ambulance services and free books for the poor students through Rajiv Gandhi Memorial Book Bank. The Sansthan has established a reading room in Jodhpur at Shri Rajiv Gandhi Seva Sadan.
Sh. Gehlot is also the Chairman of Rajiv Gandhi Study Circle, New Delhi which caters to the interests of university/ college students and teachers across the country.
Places visited
Shri Gehlot has represented India abroad as the Member of various Indian delegations. He visited China in January 1994 as Member of the AICC delegation. He was leader of Indian delegation to Commonwealth Youth Affairs Council that visited Cyprus. He also led the Indian delegation to Bulgaria. He visited various countries including Bangkok, Ireland, Frankfurt, USA (as Member of Indian delegation to UNO and for RIC convention), Canada, Hongkong, UK, Italy, Dubai, France. These visits gave him vast exposure to International relations and developmental works of these countries.
Membership held
Shri Ashok Gehlot has always considered himself as the trustee of public funds and property. He had been member of the Public Accounts Committee (Lok Sabha) from 1980 to 1982. He was also Member of the Consultative Committee on Communication (10th Lok Sabha). He served as Member, Standing Committee on Railways (10th and 11th Lok Sabha) besides being member of the Consultative Committee on External Affairs (11th Lok Sabha).
Profile as the Chief Minister of Rajasthan
Shri Ashok Gehlot's first tenure of Chief Ministership (1-12-1998 to 8-12-2003) was remarkable, among other things, for unprecedented drought management, power generation, infrastructure development, employment generation, industrial and tourism promotion, financial management and good governance.
During his first tenure the state of Rajasthan suffered worst famine of the century. He manage the famine relief works quite efficiently. Famine affected people stocked more wheat with them than they could get from their crops. Even the opposition could not raise a finger for non-availability of food grain or fodder as he personally monitored the famine relief operations. Empathizing with the poor and their sufferings is what Shri Gehlot is known for.
His slogan "Save Water, Save Electricity, Educate all" was hailed by all and sundry in Rajasthan.
Shri Ashok Gehlot has been sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Rajasthan for the second time on 13th December 2008.
Known for his simplicity and adherence to Gandhian values, Shri Ashok Gehlot, son of Late Shri Lachman Singh Gehlot, was born on 3rd May 1951 in Jodhpur (Rajasthan). A Science and Law Graduate, Shri Gehlot holds a Post Graduate Degree in Economics. Married to Smt. Sunita Gehlot on 27th November 1977, he has a son (Vaibhav) and a daughter (Sonia). Magic and travelling are Shri Gehlot's favourite past time activities. Being a true son of the soil, Shri Gehlot does not believe in extravagance and wasteful expenditure. He meets people directly at regular interval to know their sufferings and grievances .
Political Profile
Active in politics and social service ever since his student life, Shri Gehlot was elected for the first time to the 7th Lok Sabha (1980-84) from Jodhpur Parliamentary Constituency in 1980. A leader with charisma Shri Gehlot has represented Jodhpur Parliamentary Constituency in the 8th Lok Sabha (1984-1989) 10th Lok Sabha (1991-1996), 11th Lok Sabha (1996-1998), and 12th Lok Sabha (1998-1999).
Elected from Sardarpura (Jodhpur) Assembly Constituency, he became member of the 11th Rajasthan Legislative Assembly in Feb. 1999. A leader with mass appeal, Shri Gehlot was again elected from the same Assembly Constituency on 4.12.2003 for the 12th Rajasthan Vidhan Sabha and on 8.12.2008 for the 13th Rajasthan Vidhan Sabha.
Profile as the Union Minister
A true statesman with his vision focused on the overall development of the underprivileged, Shri Ashok Gehlot served in the Union Cabinet of late Smt. Indira Gandhi, late Shri Rajiv Gandhi and late Shri P.V. Narsimha Rao. He has served in the Union Cabinet three times. He remained Union Deputy Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation from 2nd September 1982 to 7th February 1984, when late Smt. Indira Gandhi was the Prime Minister of India. Thereafter, he became the Dy. Minister of Sports. He served the Sports Ministry from 7th Feb. 1984 to 31st Oct. 1984 and again from 12th Nov. 1984 to 31st Dec. 1984. His transparent and meticulous style of working brought him laurels from great leaders like Late Smt. Indira Gandhi and Late Shri Rajiv Gandhi. He was elevated to the rank of State Minister. Shri Gehlot served as the Union Minister of State, Tourism and Civil Aviation from 31st Dec. 1984 to 26th Sept. 1985. Later, he was made the Union Minister of State, Textiles with Independent Charge -a portfolio held by the Prime Minister himself. Shri Gehlot held this portfolio from 21st June 1991 to 18th Jan. 1993.
Profile as Minister, Govt. of Rajasthan
Shri Gehlot served for a short period of time, as the Home and PHED Minister, Government of Rajasthan from June 1989 to November 1989.
AICC/CWC Profile
In view of Shri Gehlot's untiring endeavors to promote and propagate Congress party's ideology, he was made General Secretary of the All India Congress Committee on 17th July 2004. He held this post up to 18th February 2009. Being a devoted and dedicated worker of the Congress party, Shri Gehlot was made Member (Special Invitee), Congress Working Committee as well as In charge of Himachal Pradesh and Chattisgarh States. He held this responsibility from Jan. 2004 to July 2004.
Profile as RPCC Chief
Shri Ashok Gehlot became the President of Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee at the young age of 34. His first tenure as the RPCC Chief lasted from Sept. 1985 to June 1989. He became RPCC Chief the Second time on 1st December 1994 and held this post upto 14th April 1999.
Shri Gehlot strengthened the Youth wing of Congress party as the President of Rajasthan NSUI from 1973 to 1979. He served the City District Congress Committee, Jodhpur as its President from 1979 to 1982. Besides it, he was also the General Secretary of Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee (I) in 1982.
Social
Always eager to serve the poor and the downtrodden, Shri Gehlot worked in the refugee camps at Bangaon and 24 Parganas districts (WB) during the liberation war of Bangladesh in 1971. Inspired by his keen interest in Social service, Shri Gehlot rendered his services for the development of slums and jhuggi areas and actively took part in camps organized by Tarun Shanti Sena at Sevagram, Wardha, Aurangabad, Indore and several places. He contributed to the extension of adult education through Nehru Yuva Kendra. He has been actively associated with Kumar Sahitya Parishad as well as Rajiv Gandhi Memorial Book Bank, Jodhpur.
Shri Gehlot is the founder president of Bharat Seva Sansthan . Dedicated to the social service, the Sansthan arranges for ambulance services and free books for the poor students through Rajiv Gandhi Memorial Book Bank. The Sansthan has established a reading room in Jodhpur at Shri Rajiv Gandhi Seva Sadan.
Sh. Gehlot is also the Chairman of Rajiv Gandhi Study Circle, New Delhi which caters to the interests of university/ college students and teachers across the country.
Places visited
Shri Gehlot has represented India abroad as the Member of various Indian delegations. He visited China in January 1994 as Member of the AICC delegation. He was leader of Indian delegation to Commonwealth Youth Affairs Council that visited Cyprus. He also led the Indian delegation to Bulgaria. He visited various countries including Bangkok, Ireland, Frankfurt, USA (as Member of Indian delegation to UNO and for RIC convention), Canada, Hongkong, UK, Italy, Dubai, France. These visits gave him vast exposure to International relations and developmental works of these countries.
Membership held
Shri Ashok Gehlot has always considered himself as the trustee of public funds and property. He had been member of the Public Accounts Committee (Lok Sabha) from 1980 to 1982. He was also Member of the Consultative Committee on Communication (10th Lok Sabha). He served as Member, Standing Committee on Railways (10th and 11th Lok Sabha) besides being member of the Consultative Committee on External Affairs (11th Lok Sabha).
Profile as the Chief Minister of Rajasthan
Shri Ashok Gehlot's first tenure of Chief Ministership (1-12-1998 to 8-12-2003) was remarkable, among other things, for unprecedented drought management, power generation, infrastructure development, employment generation, industrial and tourism promotion, financial management and good governance.
During his first tenure the state of Rajasthan suffered worst famine of the century. He manage the famine relief works quite efficiently. Famine affected people stocked more wheat with them than they could get from their crops. Even the opposition could not raise a finger for non-availability of food grain or fodder as he personally monitored the famine relief operations. Empathizing with the poor and their sufferings is what Shri Gehlot is known for.
His slogan "Save Water, Save Electricity, Educate all" was hailed by all and sundry in Rajasthan.
Shri Ashok Gehlot has been sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Rajasthan for the second time on 13th December 2008.
he Governor of Rajasthan Shri Shivraj V Patil
Name Shri Shivraj V Patil
Father’s Name Late Shri Vishwanath Patil
Date of Birth 4th March 1935
Permanent Address “ Deoghar” Sabdhawana Nagar, Latur-413512 (Maharashtra)
Place of Birth
Chakur,Dist-Latur,Maharashtra
Official Residence 4, Janpath Road, New Delhi-110011
Punjab Raj Bhavan, Sector-6, Chandigarh.
Marital Status Married in June 1963
Wife Late Smt. Vijaya Patil
Children One Son and One Daughter
Profession Advocate, Agriculturist and Hony, Prof of Law
Positions Held
1967-1972
President Municipal Corporation, Latur,
1970-1972
Professor of Law, Aurangabad and Latur
1972-1979
Member Maharashtra Legislative Assembly
1974-1975
Chairman, Public Undertaking Committee, Maharashtra
1975-1976
Depurty Minister Law and Judiciary, Irrigation and Protocol, Maharashtra
Jul 05 ,1977 to Mar 13,1978
Deputy Speaker Maharashtra Legislative Assembly
Mar17,1978 to Dec 06,1979
Speaker, Maharashtra Legislative Assembly
Jan 3, 1980
Elected to Lok Sabha from Latur Parliamentary constituency
Sep 7, 1980
Member Joint Committee on Salaries and Allowances of Members of Parliament
Sept 8,1980 to Oct 18, 1980
Chairman Joint, Committee on Salaries and Allowance of Member Parliament
Oct 19,1980 to Jan 14, 1982
Union Minister of State for Defence
Jan 15,1982 to Jan 29, 1983
Minister of State for Commerce Independent Charge
Jan 29,1983 to Dec 1984
Minister of State for Science & Technology, Atomic Energy, Electronics, Space
& Ocean Development
Oct 21,1983 to Dec 31, 1984
Vice President, C.S.I.R.
Dec 24,1984
Elected to Lok Sabha for the Second time
Dec 31,1984 to Oct 21, 1986
Minister of State for Science & Technology, Atomic Energy, electronics, space &
Ocean Development, Bio- Technology Vice President, C.S.I.R.
Oct 22,1986 to Jun 24, 1988
Minister of State for Defence Productions & Supplies
Jun 25,1988 to Dec 02, 1989
Minister of State for Civil Aviation & Tourism (Independent Charge)
Nov 24,1989
Elected to Lok Sabha for the third time
Mar 19,1990 to Mar 13, 1991
Deputy Speaker of 9 th Lok Sabha till dissolution
Jun 16,1991
Elected to Lok Sabha for the fourth time
July 10,1991
Unanimously elected speaker of 10 th Lok Sabha
1992
President, National Press , India
1996
Elected Lok Sabha for the fifth time
1997
Award Anuvarat Award by Tulsi foundation
1998
Elected Lok Sabha for Sixth time
1998
Honored – Doctorate by Marathwada Agriculture University
1999
Elected Lok Sabha for the Seventh time
2001
Finance Committee Chairman, Lok Sabha
2002
AICC Working Committee Member
2002
Deputy Leader, Congress Party, Lok Sabha
2003
Chancellor, Tilak Maharashtra University , Pune
May 25, 2004
Home Minister, Union Government
Jun 21, 2004
Elected for Rajaya Sabha
Jan 22, 2010
Took Oath as Governor of Punjab
Favourite Pastime
Reading & Recreation
Sports
Swimming, Shooting and Horse Riding
Countries Visited
Bahamas, Canada, China, Cuba, Czechoslovakia, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Iran, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, Nicaragua, North Korea, Panama, Poland, Soviet Union, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, USA, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Australia, Egypt, Israel, Bulgaria, Romania, Netherlands, Ireland, Magnolia, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan.
Publications
42 Second Amendment of Indian Constitution
Reminiscence and Reflection-1995
Translated in Marathi Language as संस्मरण अणि चिंतन
Emergency Vision of India-1996
Ecstacy and Agony of the Presiding Officer-1998
Fragrance of the Innerself (Poetry)
Dialogues-2004
Father’s Name Late Shri Vishwanath Patil
Date of Birth 4th March 1935
Permanent Address “ Deoghar” Sabdhawana Nagar, Latur-413512 (Maharashtra)
Place of Birth
Chakur,Dist-Latur,Maharashtra
Official Residence 4, Janpath Road, New Delhi-110011
Punjab Raj Bhavan, Sector-6, Chandigarh.
Marital Status Married in June 1963
Wife Late Smt. Vijaya Patil
Children One Son and One Daughter
Profession Advocate, Agriculturist and Hony, Prof of Law
Positions Held
1967-1972
President Municipal Corporation, Latur,
1970-1972
Professor of Law, Aurangabad and Latur
1972-1979
Member Maharashtra Legislative Assembly
1974-1975
Chairman, Public Undertaking Committee, Maharashtra
1975-1976
Depurty Minister Law and Judiciary, Irrigation and Protocol, Maharashtra
Jul 05 ,1977 to Mar 13,1978
Deputy Speaker Maharashtra Legislative Assembly
Mar17,1978 to Dec 06,1979
Speaker, Maharashtra Legislative Assembly
Jan 3, 1980
Elected to Lok Sabha from Latur Parliamentary constituency
Sep 7, 1980
Member Joint Committee on Salaries and Allowances of Members of Parliament
Sept 8,1980 to Oct 18, 1980
Chairman Joint, Committee on Salaries and Allowance of Member Parliament
Oct 19,1980 to Jan 14, 1982
Union Minister of State for Defence
Jan 15,1982 to Jan 29, 1983
Minister of State for Commerce Independent Charge
Jan 29,1983 to Dec 1984
Minister of State for Science & Technology, Atomic Energy, Electronics, Space
& Ocean Development
Oct 21,1983 to Dec 31, 1984
Vice President, C.S.I.R.
Dec 24,1984
Elected to Lok Sabha for the Second time
Dec 31,1984 to Oct 21, 1986
Minister of State for Science & Technology, Atomic Energy, electronics, space &
Ocean Development, Bio- Technology Vice President, C.S.I.R.
Oct 22,1986 to Jun 24, 1988
Minister of State for Defence Productions & Supplies
Jun 25,1988 to Dec 02, 1989
Minister of State for Civil Aviation & Tourism (Independent Charge)
Nov 24,1989
Elected to Lok Sabha for the third time
Mar 19,1990 to Mar 13, 1991
Deputy Speaker of 9 th Lok Sabha till dissolution
Jun 16,1991
Elected to Lok Sabha for the fourth time
July 10,1991
Unanimously elected speaker of 10 th Lok Sabha
1992
President, National Press , India
1996
Elected Lok Sabha for the fifth time
1997
Award Anuvarat Award by Tulsi foundation
1998
Elected Lok Sabha for Sixth time
1998
Honored – Doctorate by Marathwada Agriculture University
1999
Elected Lok Sabha for the Seventh time
2001
Finance Committee Chairman, Lok Sabha
2002
AICC Working Committee Member
2002
Deputy Leader, Congress Party, Lok Sabha
2003
Chancellor, Tilak Maharashtra University , Pune
May 25, 2004
Home Minister, Union Government
Jun 21, 2004
Elected for Rajaya Sabha
Jan 22, 2010
Took Oath as Governor of Punjab
Favourite Pastime
Reading & Recreation
Sports
Swimming, Shooting and Horse Riding
Countries Visited
Bahamas, Canada, China, Cuba, Czechoslovakia, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Iran, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, Nicaragua, North Korea, Panama, Poland, Soviet Union, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, USA, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Australia, Egypt, Israel, Bulgaria, Romania, Netherlands, Ireland, Magnolia, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan.
Publications
42 Second Amendment of Indian Constitution
Reminiscence and Reflection-1995
Translated in Marathi Language as संस्मरण अणि चिंतन
Emergency Vision of India-1996
Ecstacy and Agony of the Presiding Officer-1998
Fragrance of the Innerself (Poetry)
Dialogues-2004
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