Question

    In each of these questions, a paragraph is given that has blank in it. Five sentences (1), (2), (3), (4) and (5) are suggested. Out of these, only one fits the blank in the context of the paragraph. Pick that sentence as the answer.

    We in independent India have used science and technology

    for our national development. Former Prime Minister Nehru gave the clarion Call: “let us make friends with science.” ……………………………… A country devastated by the wounds of partition, poverty and pestilence, rallied together through the application of science and technology. We rid ourselves of smallpox and polio, jumped our food grain output from 50 million tons to 270 million in a matter of 60 years.
    A The research shows that there exists an alternative to the “pathway” that triggers protein production in the cells. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B The object is exposed to a series of short laser flashes each of which is given a code. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C And we did so in several forms, in the form of technology and the application of science for human development. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D The Aadhar card movement for personal identification and supply of benefits is one of a kind in the world. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The paragraph talks about how India used science & technology for its advantage & progress. Option 3 also talks about how India used science and technology for the human development.

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