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After whom has the International Astronomical Union named a crater on Mars?

  • 1
    Professor Devendra Lal
  • 2
    C. V. Raman
  • 3
    Satyendra Nath Bose
  • 4
    Vikram Sarabhai
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Answer : 1. "Professor Devendra Lal"
Explanation :

Recently, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) has named three new craters located within the Tharsis volcanic region on Mars after India's science community and Indian places. The largest crater has been named "Lal Crater" in honor of Professor Devendra Lal. Mursan Crater is named after the city of Mursan in Uttar Pradesh, India, while Hilsa Crater is named after the city of Hilsa in Bihar, India.

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