Question 3GS1GS1

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 Aryabhatta in 1975

Then Rohini in 1980

Enhanced world stature among other countries

All later developed into making our own launchpad and launch vehicles (PSLV, RSM, GSLV etc)

Admitting into 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

Remote sensing satellites, educational satellite etc

— Anjali Thakur · AIR 43

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Conclusion

However these developments are further justifying so to a new arena of industrial development 5.0

15 words

Clear structure with main categories
Specific examples with years (Aryabhatta 1975, Rohini 1980)
Connected scientific development to practical outcomes like food security

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Post-independence Consolidation

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Scientific development and modernity

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