Growth of Science and Technology in Colonial India
History ⇒ Modern Indian History
Growth of Science and Technology in Colonial India starts at 10 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the contribution of Jagadish Chandra Bose to science during colonial India.
Describe the contribution of Prafulla Chandra Ray to the development of chemical sciences in India.
Describe the role of scientific societies in the growth of science and technology in colonial India.
Discuss the impact of colonial rule on traditional Indian knowledge systems.
Discuss the role of Indian scientists in the nationalist movement during colonial India.
Explain how the establishment of universities in 1857 contributed to the growth of science and technology in colonial India.
Explain the challenges faced by Indian women in pursuing science and technology during colonial India.
Explain the impact of colonial policies on the growth of scientific research in India.
Which of the following best describes the contribution of Indian scientists during the colonial period? (1) They made no significant contributions (2) They contributed only in agriculture (3) They made pioneering contributions in various fields despite challenges (4) They only followed British scientists
Which of the following best explains the British attitude towards higher scientific education for Indians? (1) Encouraging and supportive (2) Indifferent and utilitarian (3) Hostile and repressive (4) Generous and philanthropic
Which of the following statements best describes the main objective of the British in introducing Western education in India? (1) To promote scientific research (2) To create a class of clerks and administrators (3) To encourage Indian languages (4) To foster Indian nationalism
Which of the following was a major challenge faced by Indian scientists during the colonial period? (1) Lack of access to laboratories (2) Discrimination by British authorities (3) Limited funding (4) All of the above
Fill in the blank: The ________ was established in 1911 to promote higher education and research in science in India.
Fill in the blank: The ________ was established in 1931 to promote statistical research in India.
Fill in the blank: The ________ was the first Indian pharmaceutical company, established by Prafulla Chandra Ray.
The first Indian to be elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society was ________.
True or False: The British colonial government actively promoted indigenous scientific research in India.
True or False: The British established technical institutions in India mainly to serve their own administrative and economic interests.
True or False: The British government in India established the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, with the primary aim of promoting Indian scientific talent.
True or False: The establishment of scientific institutions in colonial India was primarily driven by Indian initiatives rather than British policies.
