Science City Scheme - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Which of the following is/are true regarding the Science City scheme?

1) The location of the Science City should not be a State capital.
2) The new Science Cities shall be set up compulsorily only in those places where no major Science Centre exists.

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation:
The location of the Science City should be either a State capital or a city of the State having a sizeable population of not less than 50 Lakhs.

While deciding location for a Science City the primary concern shall be to ensure that it can draw at least 10 lakh visitors per year for self-sustainability.

The new Science Cities shall be set up preferably only in those places where no major Science Centre exists.

However, in locations where footfall to the science centre is substantial i.e., it qualifies for a science city, the science centre could be upgraded to a Regional Science City or a separate Science City could be set up depending upon the importance of the place.
2)   Which of the following are objectives of the Science City scheme?

1) To portray the growth of science and technology and their applications.
2) To promote and enhance public understanding of the culture of science and technology.

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Both 1 and 2

Explanation:
Main Objectives :

  • To portray the growth of science and technology and their applications in industry and human welfare, with a view to develop scientific attitude and temper and to create, inculcate and sustain a general awareness amongst the people.
  • To popularize science and technology in cities, urban and rural areas for the benefit of students and for the common man by organizing exhibitions, seminars, popular lectures, science camps and various other programs.
  • To promote and enhance public understanding of the culture of science and technology.
  • To supplement science education given in schools and colleges and to organize various out-of-school educational activities to foster a spirit of scientific enquiry and creativity among the students.
  • To design, develop and fabricate science museum exhibits, demonstration equipment and scientific teaching aids for science education and popularization of science.
  • To organize training programmes for science teachers /students /young entrepreneurs/technicians/physically challenged/housewives and others on specific subjects of science, technology and industry.

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