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UPSC 2004: Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?
(a)Reinhold Messner — Computer Technology
(b)Harlow Shapley — Astronomy
(c)Gregor Mendel — Hereditary Theory
(d)Godfrey Housfield — CT Scan
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (a) Reinhold Messner — Computer Technology
Reinhold Messner is a legendary mountaineer, not connected with computer technology, whereas Harlow Shapley was an astronomer, Gregor Mendel founded the laws of heredity, and Sir Godfrey Hounsfield invented the CT (CAT) scanner and shared the 1979 Nobel Prize ([britannica.com](https://www.britannica.com/biography/Reinhold-Messner?utm_source=openai)).
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2004, GS Paper 1, as Question 93. It falls under Science & Technology > Science & Technology History.
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