Science, Technologies and Humans: Contested Histories — DU History Honours Previous Year Question Papers

1. Highlight the main historiographical trends in the study of Science and Technology in India. 2. In what ways did colonial powers deploy scientific discourse to consolidate and legitimize their control over colonized societies? 3. In what ways did the diffusion of the decimal system influence trade, measurement, and administrative efficiency across different civilizations? KALINDI COL LEGE LIBRARY 4. How did. colonial powers use documentation-such as surveys, censuses, and archival records-to establish authority and control over colonized societies? 5. How do generic medicines ensure the same safety, quality, and efficacy as branded drugs despite being sold at significantly lower prices? 6.. Define the term 'industrial disaster' and illustrate its meaning with reference to the 1984 Bhopal Gas Tragedy. 7. How do national atomic energy policies balance the need for energy security with concerns related to nuclear safety, waste management, and environmental impact? How did E.K. Janaki Ammal's contributions to botany and cytogenetics advance plant science in India, and what challenges did she face as a pioneering woman scientist? 8. Write short notes on any two of the following: (c) White revolution