LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034
M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – HISTORY
LT 25
FIRST SEMESTER – APRIL 2007
HT 1809 / 1951 - HISTORY OF MODERN SCIENCE
Date & Time: 30/04/2007 / 1:00 - 4:00
Dept. No.
PART – A
Max. : 100 Marks
4 x 5 = 20
Answer any FOUR of the following in 100 words each:
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London Royal Society
Nuclear Research Development
J.C. Bose
Steam Engine
Meteorological Department
India’s Intellectual charter Act.
PART – B
2 x 10 = 20
Answer any TWO of the following, not exceeding 200 words each.
7. Describe the Blue Revolution and its impact on society.
8. Bring out the contributions of Galileo Galilei to Astronomy.
9. Sketch the activities of the Department of space Mission.
10. Describe the growth of modern industries during the British period.
PART – C
3 x 2 = 60
Answer any THREE of the following not exceeding 1200 words each.
11. “Science made some progress in the Middle Ages, but the spirit of modern science was born with
the Renaissance” – Substantiate the view.
12. Access the achievements of the pioneers in the field of physics in India.
13. Isacc Newton is said to be the greatest and influential Scientist – Discuss.
14. Analyse the status of education before and after the arrival of the British in India.
15. Critically examine the applications of science to social security and advancement.
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