The 'Indian Institute of Science' was established in 1909 in Bangalore, with support from Jamshedji Tata. Who was its first director? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Indian Institute of Science' was established in 1909 in Bangalore, with support from Jamshedji Tata. Who was its first director?
A. M. Visvesvaraya
B. C. V. Raman
C. Morris Travers
D. H. J. Bhabha
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Morris Travers, a British chemist, was the first director of IISc.

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