Question 3To what extentGS3GS1
The hallmark of post-independent India has been its remarkable strides in science and technology. To what extent did scientific development during this period put India on the path to modernity? (Answer in 150 words) (10 marks).
Introduction
Post independence brought many challenges like migrant issue, food insecurity, less development led to poverty etc. It was later dividing through scientific developments.
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Main Body
Scientific developments as path to modernity: (1) Agricultural Revolution in 1960sHigh variety yield seeds, mechanization, fertilizers etc.Food security and sufficiencyNo more dependence on other country using US PL-480. (2) Space capabilityLaunching Aryabhata in 1975 and then Rohini in 1980Enhanced shields status among other countries.
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Answer continues on next page
- Good reference to Green Revolution
- Mentions space program achievements
- Shows impact of scientific development
- References specific schemes (PL-480)
Topper
Anjali Thakur
AIR 43
Subject & Paper
GS3GS1
Topic
Post-independence Consolidation
Movements or Generic
Scientific and technological development post-independence
Writing Stats
77
Total words
1
Paragraphs
analytical
Tone