Question

The NCF 2005 states that science education should help in cultivating 'scientific temper'. This refers to:

• A. Faith in tradition and authority.
• B. Acceptance of existing beliefs without question.
• C. Blind obedience to instructions.
• D. Objectivity, critical thinking, and freedom from fear and prejudice.

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Objectivity, critical thinking, and freedom from fear and prejudice.

• Scientific temper is defined as a rational, objective, and critical attitude that is free from fear and prejudice, and promotes a questioning mind.