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Knowledge has turned out to be mans greatest asset in mastering and conquering nature. The word science means literally knowledge. It is this quest and thrust for knowledge and the curiosity of man to know things beyond his reach that resulted in his becoming the lord of this plant. His never ending pursuit to unearth the reason behind phenomenon has resulted in endless discoveries and inventions, which have proved to be the grate stepping stones in the progress of mankind.
Inventions like the telephone, radio, t.v, telegraph, transistors, airplanes, automobiles, steam engine, electricity, wireless, telescopes, microscope etc, have changed man’s life forever. There have been inventions and discoveries in all aspects of life. Science has worked grater miracles in the
fields of health and medicine and has been the greatest weapon in man’s
battle against diseases of various kinds. Vaccination is a miracle in the field
of science. Penicillin, streptomycin, radium and x-rays have turned out be
great blessings.
The discovery of the atom and its structure has been one of the most
remarkable discoveries made by man. The quantum theory, the electricity
along with the great findings of Einstein, Neils Bohr etc, have revolutionized
the world of science forever. Computer and information technology are the
latest revolutions in the field of science. With the coming of mobiles,
internet, web conferencing etc, the world has shrunk into a cyber village
where time and distance have no meaning are at least are no longer
barriers.
Technology is on a rise every day. Each new day brings better technology
with it. However, we should learn to us our knowledge constructively. Only
constructive uses of science can guarantee the continuation of mankind on
this earth. Moreover, it is man who is the great generator, creator and
inventor of all this knowledge and technology. We should be warned of
becoming slaves to our own creations and inventions. Only then, can
science be a blessing and a miracle. Science, if used for the betterment of
mankind and society can bring about changes in our lives by making better,
more comfortable and worthwhile.
Q70. What was the first thing that the man learnt to do?
A. To conquer the nature.
B. To battle with his fellow men.
C. To live leisurely in the nature.
D. To eat and sleep.
Ans. A
Q71. How has the world shrunk for man technologically?
A. Continents on the earth are drifting closer to each other
B. Video conferencing, the internet has made this possible
C. Development of medicines
D. The planet is becoming smaller
Ans. B
Q72. According to the given passage, __________ is the miracle in the field of science
A. computers
B. vaccination
C. atoms and its structure
D. airplane
Ans. C
Q73. Mark the option which is closest to the meaning of the word given below “ABNEGATE”
A. renounce
B. assert
C. give up
D. continue
Ans. A