PAPER-II (SECTION-III): The Role and Impact of Science and Technology in the Development of India
Syllabus: In the third part relating to the role and impact of science and technology in the development of India, the questions will be asked to test the candidate’s awareness of the role and impact of science and technology in India and Bihar Emphasis will be on applied aspects.
69th BPSC:
Previous BPSC Mains Solutions:
- Nuclear Energy:
- Explain in detail, how the advances in the field of nuclear energy helped in the development of our country. Also comment on the use of nuclear energy in power production field. Outline the positive and negative sides of nuclear energy. (63rd BPSC/2018) OR
- With growing energy needs, should India keep on expanding its nuclear energy programmes? Discuss the facts and fears associated with nuclear energy. (60-62 BPSC/2018) OR
- Fukushima Nuclear Disaster has put the focus of the world back on the dangers of nuclear technologies. With widening gap in meeting the power requirements of India, would it be appropriate to abandon this path? Can our energy needs by fulfilled by alternative sources? (53-55 BPSC/2012) OR
- Discuss the interdependence of civilian & military applications of nuclear energy in our country. Examine the recent Indo-US nuclear agreement in the light of our future military programme. (47 BPSC/2007) OR
- Discuss the importance of nuclear fuel in the field of power generation. (44 BPSC/2002) OR
- What is nuclear energy? Can nuclear power plants solve Indian power crisis? (43 BPSC/2001) OR
- Describe briefly the different phases of India’s nuclear energy programme. (42 BPSC/1999) OR
- Summaries the arguments for and against the advisability of building nuclear power plants in India. (41 BPSC/1997) OR
- Describe the different phases of India’s nuclear energy programme. (40 BPSC/1995)
- Alternative Source of energy
- With ever-rising electricity demand and depleting conventional energy resources, country is facing acute power shortage at present. Describe in detail the means provided by present-day science and technology to overcome the grueling energy demands. (64 BPSC/2018)
- In order to fulfill the increasing energy demand in Bihar State, suggest the scientific initiatives that you would like to introduce. (56-59 BPSC/2016)
- Write an account on the possible approaches for management of wastes and their potential to generate energy in India (48-52 BPSC/2009)
- Discuss the problems of alternative source of energy in our country. What are Carbon Credits? How much global – Warming can be tolerated for the sake of economic development? (47 BPSC/2007)
- Question related with Biotechnology
- Discuss the role of biotechnology in sustainable agriculture. Explain your answer with he help of some examples. (48-52 BPSC/2009) OR
- What is Biotechnology? How Biotechnology can be used to improve human health? (43 BPSC/2001) OR
- What are transgenic crops? How this technology is going to effect the Indian agricultural scene? (43 BPSC/2001) OR
- What is meant by Biotechnology”? Discuss its application in the field of agriculture and environment. (41 BPSC/1997)
- Define ‘Genetic Engineering’. How far can it be used to treat genetic illness? (41 BPSC/1997) OR Write short notes on Genetic Engineering. (40 BPSC/1995)
- Computer
- What do you mean by Software? How is the Software Industry backbone of country’s economic development? Comment on the development of computer languages and our country’s contribution in this era. (63rd BPSC/2018)
- Which drugs are extracted from plants and trees? How can these be developed with the help of a computer? (46 BPSC/2005)
- What is the importance of – computer in modern communication. (44 BPSC/2002) OR Comment on the state of computer technology in India today, How this has benefited the masses (people)? In this context point out the possible uses to which super-computer could be put? (42 BPSC/1999) OR Discuss the contribution of computers in our-telecommunicntion system. (39 BPSC/1993)
- Health and Medical Science
- Space:
- At present, search of life on another planet has been one of the objectives of scientists of several nations around the world. Discuss the developments of India in space research towards this objective particularly in the 21st century. [66th BPSC]
- What progress India has made in the field of space satellite launching? What are the advantage and disadvantage of launching multi-satellites in space? How does the entry in this field help India to strengthen its economy? (63rd BPSC/2018) OR
- How do you see achievements of Indian Space Researth Organization (ISRO)? What are their next exciting targets? (60-62 BPSC/2018) OR
- Write an account on space research activities going on in India. How have such researches been helpful in development of the country? (48-52 BPSC/2007) OR
- How satellite technology can be used in improving the quality of common man’s life? (43 BPSC/2001)
- Technology:
- “India has augered its defence system through inclusion of variety of arsenals under Make in India programme for its safety and security.” Justify this statement on the basis of scientific developments in defence technology. [66th-BPSC]
- Present-day government is trying to develop smart cities in different States. What are your visions about smart cities? Elucidate the role of science and technology in the development of ideal smart cities. (64 BPSC/2018)
- Critically discuss the positive and negative effects of globalization in India. How can science and technology reduce negative effects ? Explain. (56-59 BPSC/2016)
- What is cloning? Write the scientific merits and demerits of cloning. (43 BPSC/2001)
- What is remote sensing? Describe the status of remote sensing in India. (42 BPSC/1999)
- What is ‘DNA finger printing’? Which research institution in India is working in this area? (42 BPSC/1999)
- What is bio-gas technology? What are the steps laken by Government of India towards its development? (40 BPSC/1995)
- Questions on water:
- Despite the fact that India has got a very good network of rivers, there are several regions that suffer from water shortage and particularly potable water. Discuss the role of science and technology in water management to address this problem citing examples. (64 BPSC/2018) OR
- In comparison to other countries, India is well-endowed with freshwater resources. Critically examine why it still suffers from water scarcity. What role can the scientific management and technology play in overcoming this problein? Elucidate. (56-59 BPSC/2016) OR
- “Bihar is not utilizing her water resources rationally for meeting the domestic, agricultural and industrial needs.” Explain. (39 BPSC/1993) OR
- Ground water level is decreasing. Suggest scientific methods which can be used to increase water level. (43 BPSC/2001)
- Environment and Pollution
- Manifold increase of population and non-planning has led to disproportionate garbage generation. Discuss the different types of wastes. How can the country eradicate this problem with the help of science and technology? Describe in detail. (64 BPSC/2018)
- What do you mean by Global Warming? How is India contributing in minimising its effects? Comment on saying, “The world would submerge in water in coming future by the mistakes committed by human being of this planet”. (63rd BPSC/2018)
- Use of petroleum and coal pollutes the air. How can this pollution be reduced. (46 BPSC/2005)
- Miscellaneous Questions
- How has science and technology affected our life and society? Discuss the impact of Internet and related tools on communication and related areas.[Mains expected question]
- “Nanotechnology has a huge potential to transform people’s lives for the better.” Justify the statement with appropriate examples. [67th BPSC/2022]
- Floods and drought in Bihar has been the major hurdles over the years which have constantly affected its growth and prosperity. Discuss the role of science and technology in this kind of disaster management with typical examples. [66th BPSC/2021]
- Discuss, in detail, what role can science and technology play to control the job crisis situation and to sustain the development of the nation due to Covid-19 situation. [65th BPSC-2020]
- Bihar continues to experience natural disasters like floods and drought on a regular basis. What role can science and technology play in disaster forecasting and management? Explain your answer with practical examples. [65th BPSC-2020]
- In the present scenario, the key issues of the country are: “Increasing population, higher health risks, degraded natural resources and dwindling farm lands”. Discuss at least four scientific initiatives on each of the four areas that you would like to apply. [65th BPSC-2020] OR According to Dr. Manmolan Singh, the PM of India, “the key challenges faced by the country are increasing population, greater health risks, degraded natural resources and dwindling farmlands.” Discuss at least three scientific initiative in each of the four areas that you would like introduce. (53-55 BPSC/2012) OR The key issues of Modi Government in India are “cleaning of Ganga river, degraded natural resources and dwindling farmlands, and greater health risks.” Discuss scientific initiatives for these problems that you would like to apply. [56-59 BPSC/2016]
- What is dry-land agriculture? Discuss its importance in India? (42 BPSC/1999)
- What is ‘UDAY’ (Ujwal Discom Assurance Yojna)? Which States are partners in this Yojna? How is Bihar going to be benefitted by ‘UDAY’? (60-62 BPSC/2018)
- Most of the towns and cities in India become full of big garbage dumps, dusty broken roads and chaotic traffic. What role can be scientific management and technology play in overcoming these problems? Explain with examples. (53-55 BPSC/2012)
- Uranium oxide is found in Bihar. It is destroyed by itself even if not used. Discuss the economic aspects of this mineral. (46 BPSC/2005)
- Zinc oxide is found in Rajasthan, What is the effect of this discovery on the economics of India? (46 BPSC/2005)
- Discuss the relevance of weather forecast and seismic studies. (45 BPSC/2002)
- Write short notes on:- (39 BPSC/1993)
