Question

Which historical event is mentioned as a result of certain scientific inventions leading to rapid societal transformation?

• A. The Renaissance
• B. The Agricultural Revolution
• C. The Industrial Revolution
• D. The Enlightenment

Answer 1

Answer:

C. The Industrial Revolution

Social science and General sciences

• Various branches of General Sciences are included as compulsory subjects of study in school curriculum

• The study of the facts, principles and processes involved in these Sciences can be made relevant and meaningful only if they are presented in the social context.

• It was certain scientific inventions that led to the industrial revolution resulting in a rapid transformation from the feudalistic set up to a capitalistic society.

• Such developments in scientific theory and practice can be appreciated only if these are linked with the history of human life and civilization.

• At the same time the historical, cultural, economic and sociological aspects of human life have to be related to the developments in the various sciences that have revolutionised all aspects of human life.