Scientist Anandharamakrishnan C. was awarded the Vigyan Shri Award in 2024 for which field?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (D) Agricultural Engineering

Explanation:
• Dr. C. Anandharamakrishnan is a renowned scientist recognized for his contributions to food processing and agricultural engineering.
• In 2024, he was honored with the 'Vigyan Shri' award under the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar instituted by the Government of India.
• His work focuses on computational modeling of food processing operations and creating engineered food structures.

Information Booster:
• Role: He has served as the Director of the National Institute of Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST), Trivandrum, and formerly headed the Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology (IIFPT).
• Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar: These are the new set of national science awards introduced to recognize lifetime achievements and distinguished contributions in science and technology.

Additional Knowledge:
• The other options (Soil Science, Crop Genetics) are branches of Agriculture but do not specifically define Dr. Anandharamakrishnan's specialized domain of food engineering and processing.