Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the question. Dr S Radhakrishnan, the illustrious philosopher statesman of India, was one of the greatest sons of our motherland. He cautioned…
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Dr S Radhakrishnan, the illustrious philosopher statesman of India, was one of the greatest sons of our motherland. He cautioned the world against the domination of science in society. It is erroneous to claim that scientific knowledge would bring with it, perpetual progress and a steady improvement in human relations. The recent period of great scientific achievements has also increased human misery: two world wars, concentration camps, and atomic destruction, cold war and deadly wars in the Middle East, Persian Gulf and at many other places in the world. Growth in human wisdom has not been commensurate with the increase in scientific knowledge and power. The fear of universal destruction hangs over the world. There is a feeling of disenchantment, anxiety and even despair. Science has failed to liberate man from the tyranny of his own nature. Mankind is passing through a critical period and an education of the human spirit has become essential. In order to remake society, man has to remake himself. If humanity is to survive, man must integrate his knowledge with social responsibility.
Dr S Radhakrishnan, the illustrious philosopher statesman of India, was one of the greatest sons of our motherland. He cautioned the world against the domination of science in society. It is erroneous to claim that scientific knowledge would bring with it, perpetual progress and a steady improvement in human relations. The recent period of great scientific achievements has also increased human misery: two world wars, concentration camps, and atomic destruction, cold war and deadly wars in the Middle East, Persian Gulf and at many other places in the world. Growth in human wisdom has not been commensurate with the increase in scientific knowledge and power. The fear of universal destruction hangs over the world. There is a feeling of disenchantment, anxiety and even despair. Science has failed to liberate man from the tyranny of his own nature. Mankind is passing through a critical period and an education of the human spirit has become essential. In order to remake society, man has to remake himself. If humanity is to survive, man must integrate his knowledge with social responsibility.
Dr S Radhakrishnan has
- emphasised that science should be banished from the society
- opposed the teaching of science in educational institutions
- favoured scientific thinking in life
- counselled that preponderance of science in life does not necessarily generate happiness
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Correct answer: D - counselled that preponderance of science in life does not necessarily generate happiness
The passage says science's domination has not produced steady progress or better human relations and has increased misery, so Radhakrishnan counselled that the preponderance of science in life does not necessarily bring happiness. He does not call for banishing science or stopping its teaching, nor does he simply praise scientific thinking.
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