Question 3Explain the extent to which scientific development put India on the path to modernityGS1GS1
स्वतंत्रता के पश्चात भारत की शैक्षणिक विकास और प्रौद्योगिकी में किस प्रकार की उल्लेखनीय प्रगति हुई है? इसके बारे में जनसंख्या से संबंधित समस्या को ध्यान में रखते हुए उत्तर दीजिए। '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 poverty etc. It was later bridged through scientific developments.
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Main Body
Scientific developments as Path to modernity
1Agricultural Revolution - Green Revolution in 1960s
High variety yield seeds, mechanization, fertilizers etc.
Food security and sufficiency
No more dependence on other country
Like US PL-480
2Space capability
Launching Aryabhata in 1975 and then Rohini in 1980
Enhanced world status among other countries
All later developed into making our own launchpad and launch vehicles (PSLV, GSLV etc.)
Eliminating Pslv being the first to land on south pole (Chandrayaan-3)
3Nuclear capability for deterrence and security
Smiling Buddha then 'Operation Pokharan' in 1980s made India a part of nuclear owning countries
4Enhancing the communication strength
Like remote sensing satellites, educational satellite etc.
Sanctions issues (from forum)
Funding issues
Tech transfer dependencies
However these developments are further justifying us to a new arena of Industrial development 5.0
148 words6 paragraphs
Conclusion
These developments are further justifying us to a new arena of Industrial development 5.0
14 words
- Clear division of points with numbered structure
- Relevant examples with specific years (1960s, 1975, 1980)
- Shows connection between scientific development and overcoming post-independence challenges
- Addresses food security and self-reliance
Topper
Anjali Thakur
AIR 432023
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Post-independence Consolidation and Reorganization within the country
Scientific and Technological Development
Green Revolution and Space Technology
Writing Stats
184
Total words
6
Paragraphs
Formal and structured
Tone