The accommodation of diverse religiosity within the framework of science in India can be seen as a testament to the country’s long history of pluralism, and synthesis of different cultural and philosophical traditions. Discuss.
Kartavya Desk Staff
Topic: Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India.
Topic: Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India.
2 The accommodation of diverse religiosity within the framework of science in India can be seen as a testament to the country’s long history of pluralism, and synthesis of different cultural and philosophical traditions. Discuss. (150 words)
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question: The Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Abhay Karandikar, posted on X on April 17 (Ram Navami) that the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) had played a “crucial role” in the ‘surya tilak’ project in the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. Key Demand of the question: To write about how science in India has accommodated religious diversity and causes for it Directive word: Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you must debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You must give reasons for both for and against arguments. Introduction: Begin by giving context. Body: First, write about how accommodation of diverse religiosity within the framework of science in India is a reflection of the country’s long history of pluralism, syncretism, and the recognition of the interconnectedness of different knowledge systems. In the next part, write about the manifestations of the above and substantiate with examples. Conclusion: Conclude by summarising.
Why the question:
The Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Abhay Karandikar, posted on X on April 17 (Ram Navami) that the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) had played a “crucial role” in the ‘surya tilak’ project in the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about how science in India has accommodated religious diversity and causes for it
Directive word:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you must debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You must give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Introduction:
Begin by giving context.
First, write about how accommodation of diverse religiosity within the framework of science in India is a reflection of the country’s long history of pluralism, syncretism, and the recognition of the interconnectedness of different knowledge systems.
In the next part, write about the manifestations of the above and substantiate with examples.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.