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title: "Two aspects of science for world development"
subject: "Communication English"
chapter: 2
key: "semester_5/communication_english:two-aspects-development-of-world-science"
source: https://www.bctengineer.com/q/semester_5/communication_english/two-aspects-development-of-world-science
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# Two aspects of science for world development

Communication English · Chapter 2: Extensive Reading

- Asked in: 2075 Ashwin, 5 marks
- Answer checked by Claude Opus 5.5 (high effort) on 2026-10-14
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## Question

On what two aspects of science does the development of our world depend? (The Scientific Attitude)

## Short answer

The development of our world depends on the knowledge and technology science produces, and on the scientific attitude—a way of thinking based on evidence, questioning, and rational decision-making.

## Answer

The development of our world depends on two aspects of science: the **knowledge and technology** that science produces, and the **scientific attitude** (way of thinking) that it teaches.

#### 1. Scientific knowledge and its applications
Discoveries in physics, chemistry, biology and mathematics are turned into technology. They give us medicine, power, machines, transport, communication, better agriculture and industry, making life longer, healthier and more comfortable and increasing production and prosperity.

#### 2. The scientific attitude
Science also trains people to think in a particular way: to observe facts carefully, to question, to test ideas by experiment and reasoning, to be honest, and to be willing to change opinions on the basis of evidence. This outlook frees a society from superstition and blind belief, and helps it to make rational decisions and solve problems.

#### Conclusion
Development needs both. Applied science supplies the material means for progress, and the scientific attitude supplies the habit of mind that uses them wisely and keeps the society open to improvement.

## Check yourself

The answer's key points as multiple-choice questions, with the correct option and why.

1. On which two aspects of science does the development of our world depend?
   A. Physics and chemistry
   B. Scientific knowledge and technology, and the scientific attitude
   C. Experiments and money
   D. Mathematics and engineering
   Answer: B. Both what science produces and how it teaches us to think are needed. (Key point: Two aspects)

2. What does the first aspect give us?
   A. Medicine, power, machines, transport and better agriculture and industry
   B. Freedom from superstition
   C. Honesty and open-mindedness
   D. Habits of questioning
   Answer: A. Discoveries are turned into technology that improves life. (Key point: Knowledge and technology)

3. What does the scientific attitude involve?
   A. Accepting tradition without question
   B. Relying on blind belief
   C. Avoiding experiments
   D. Observing carefully, questioning, testing ideas and changing opinion on evidence
   Answer: D. It frees society from superstition and supports rational decisions. (Key point: Scientific attitude)

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