After whom has the International Astronomical Union named a crater on Mars?
A) Professor Devendra Lal
B) C. V Raman
C) Satyendra Nath Bose
D) Vikram Sarabhai
Answer : A
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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 honour of Professor Devendra Lal. The Mursan Crater is named after the Mursan town in Uttar Pradesh, India, while the Hilsa Crater is named after the Hilsa town in Bihar, India.
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