Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.
1. The development of science and technology in ancient India can offer wisdom and key insights to present day scientific advancements. Examine. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India
Why the question:
The Indian Space Research Organisation, along with the Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST), is set to organise a two-day conference themed ‘Akash Tatva’ (the element Akash) in Dehradun that, according to Science Minister Jitendra Singh, would expose “youth of India to the wisdoms of ancient science along with modern scientific advancements”.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the contributions of Ancient India to science and technology and the present-day learnings from it.
Directive word:
Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must investigate the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications.
Structure of the answer:
Briefly explain about India’s ancient and medieval of development in science.
Body:
Explain that one of the oldest civilizations in the world, the Indian civilization has a strong tradition of science and technology. Ancient India was a land of sages and seers as well as a land of scholars and scientists. India was actively contributing to the field of science and technology centuries long before modern laboratories were set up. Mention a few examples.
Next, mention the major contributions of science and technology in the ancient India.
Next, write about what we can learn from the successes and limitations of ancient science and technology.
Conclusion:
Conclude with significance and relevance of such discoveries and inventions even in today’s times.
