Topic: Science and Technology in everyday life, Contribution of Indians to Science & Technology
5. What were Acharya J C Bose’s multidisciplinary contributions and how did his work impact the Indian scientific community? (10M)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Insights On India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 3 and mentioned as part of Mission-2023 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question: To write about Acharya J C Bose’s multidisciplinary contributions and how his work impacted the Indian scientific community.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by giving a brief on Acharya J C Bose and his contributions.
Body:
First, explain Acharya J C Bose’s multidisciplinary contributions, such as his work in physics, biology, and plant physiology.
Next, explain his major scientific contributions, such as the invention of the Crescograph and his work on the nature of plant responses and the effects of electromagnetic waves.
Then, highlight how his work impacted the Indian scientific community. For example, his research provided a foundation for the development of radio and wireless communication technologies, and his emphasis on indigenous research and development helped to inspire a generation of Indian scientists.
Explain in detail about each contribution of Acharya J C Bose and how it impacted the Indian scientific community.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarizing.
