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Importance of Science and Technology in Socioeconomic Progress

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According to the passage, what is the primary task of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) in the Philippines?

To undertake scientific research and promote public awareness of science and technology

To oversee and manage national technology development and acquisition

To formulate and implement a comprehensive National Science and Technology Plan

All of the above (correct)

What is NOT mentioned as a responsibility of the DST in the passage?

Providing funding for scientific research projects (correct)

Maintaining a national information system and databank on science and technology

Conducting policy research

Monitoring and coordinating the implementation of the National Science and Technology Plan

What is the primary concern regarding science and technology for Third World countries, as mentioned in the passage?

Lack of public awareness about science and technology

The problem of dependence in science and technology (correct)

Insufficient funding for scientific research

Lack of a comprehensive national plan for science and technology

According to the passage, what did the natives of the Philippine archipelago practice before the Spanish colonization?

Practices linked to science and technology Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason cited in the passage for the need to develop a country's science and technology?

To achieve socioeconomic progress in the contemporary world Signup and view all the answers

When did the concern for developing science and technology become widespread among governments, according to the passage?

After World War II Signup and view all the answers

What did the Spanish introduce during their colonial rule in the Philippines?

Both a) and b) Signup and view all the answers

Which bureau was established by the Philippine Commission in 1901 during the American period?

Bureau of Government Laboratories Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary role of the Bureau of Science until World War II?

Serving as the primary research center of the Philippines Signup and view all the answers

During Ferdinand Marcos' presidency, what did the amended 1973 Philippine Constitution declare?

The advancement of science and technology shall have priority in national development Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of scientists and technologists in a developing country?

They are key players in the country's quest for industrialization Signup and view all the answers

What is mentioned as a necessary step for the Philippines to halt the cycle of technological backwardness and poverty?

Scientists and technologists advocating for the improvement of S&T Signup and view all the answers