GS1 · 10 marks · 150 words

'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 of modernity?

Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025

Post-Independence

Syllabus: Post-Independence - Consolidation and reorganisation within country

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NausheenAIR 9 · CSE 2023 · 57 wordsTheir whole copy

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Post independent India was faced with twin problem of poverty and technological backwardness. Both were seen as interconnected by J N Nehru who provided base for S & T developments.

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Remarkable strides in S & T

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- Developments - (1) Establishment of National Physical Laboratory in 1948 - (2) Research was promoted through CSIR which was headed by Nehru himself. - (3) establishment of INCOSPAR -space agency which later became ISRO. - (4) IITs were established - eg) Kharagpur. - (5) Atomic Energy Commission.

Scientific Developments putting India on path of modernity

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- Yes - (1) Promoted research and development in India - (2) Building up talented youth to support the nation through IITs - (3) Recognising the strength of atomic energy promoted development of nuclear capabilities - (4) Rapid advancement in space sciences - (eg) First satellite Aryabhatta - No - (1) Bogus journals flourished in name of research - (2) "Brain drain" occured in large numbers from India - (3) could not change the superstitions like female infanticide

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However, recent success of chandrayaan-3 points to the accomplishment of these scientific advancement.

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