Ancient Indian Technology Introduction
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What is the primary focus of science according to the text?

  • Building organized knowledge through hypotheses
  • Developing innovative tools and systems
  • Understanding natural laws and making predictions (correct)
  • Improving lives through practical applications
  • How is technology different from engineering based on the text?

  • Technology deals with products while engineering deals with processes (correct)
  • Technology is a practical application of science while engineering is a theoretical study
  • Engineering uses scientific knowledge while technology uses innovative tools
  • Technology focuses on extraction and transportation while engineering focuses on habitats
  • In the context of Indian heritage, what does 'Shilpa' refer to?

  • Extraction, transport, and habitats
  • Organized knowledge through verification
  • Hypotheses and laws
  • Techniques, machines, products, and processes (correct)
  • What are some key terms associated with technology and engineering mentioned in the text?

    <p>Products, processes, extraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does technology aim to improve lives according to the text?

    <p>By developing innovative tools and systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of science as described in the text?

    <p>Understanding natural laws and making testable predictions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ultimate goal of technology development according to the text?

    <p>To improve life and benefit society and the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the text define engineering?

    <p>The process of designing and developing a product or process through scientific principles and materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Shilpa' refer to in Sanskrit according to the text?

    <p>Industry, engineering, and technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way do technology and engineering differ based on the text?

    <p>Engineering involves designing products through scientific principles and materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text mention as examples of how writing tools have evolved over time through engineering?

    <p>Palm leaves and needles, pens dipped in ink, fountain pens, ballpoint pens, gel pens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should all knowledge, including technology, aim to do?

    <p>Improve human welfare and benefit society and the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

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