Question

Every aspect of our modern life is invaded and controlled by technology. The food that we eat, the
clothes that we wear, the working of organizations, the recreations we enjoy, are all in sync with
applications of science and technology. Everything that we use in our daily lives is efficient and time
saving because of technology. Technology has helped us to conquer time and distance. It has
revolutionized the means of communication. It has added tremendously to the comforts and
convenience of our everyday life. The advancement in technology has been happening since the
beginning of human history. From the invention of stone tool some 205 million years ago to the
discovery of fire around 500,000 years ago, man has been making continuous advancement. The
technological advancements have been exceptionally fast during the 20th and 21st century. The
innovations in electronic technology and machinery brought about huge progress during this period.
Technology has helped to bring people and organizations closer. It has enabled the efficient
collaboration of diverse cultures in every sphere. Communication and conversation, which are
important for learning and maintaining social relationships have become easier. The internet and the
World Wide Web have shrunk our world. It has helped businesses to save time and cost.
Technological advancements have made huge changes in the health care department as well as the
education sector. Medical innovations have helped save many lives. Extensive research and
innovations have enabled the development of new drugs and treatments in curing the most
challenging health problems. Technical innovations like the x-ray, ultrasound device, scanning
devices etc. have helped doctors to diagnose various diseases easily. It has helped to increase the
lifespan of humans. Doctors can now treat anyone without any geographical barriers. Technological
innovations have also greatly changed the education sector. Information is power and technology has
helped increase the access to information. The easy access to information has enabled the teachers
and students to do research in their subjects of interest. The use of mobile phones, computers,
tablets and smart board in teaching has changed the way of teaching and learning. However, each
innovation in technology also negatively affects both the environment as well as the mankind. It is
feared that advancement in technology will overrule humanity. The technology will someday begin
to enslave mankind and may result in the elimination of human mind and spirit. Technology shapes
warfare. The advancement in technology has resulted in advanced weaponry. It has given rise to
unprecedented means and methods of warfare. The weapon system has become more complicated
and dangerous. We can reduce the negative effects of technology if we utilize its power in a
controlled manner. Technology itself can be utilized to reduce the harm that it causes to the
environment. For example, technology has led to the development of eco-friendly methods to reduce
the amount of damage done to the environment. LED technology, solar energy etc. can help to protect
the environment.
Questions:
1. Explain the significance of science and technology in our everyday life.
2. What are the effects of technology on the health on our planet?
3. How has technology affected our social and business relations?
4. How has technology ensured a healthy and prolonged life of an individual?
5. How has technology changed the education sector?
6. Trace the advancement of technology over the years.
7. Explain the relation between technology and war.
8. How should one avoid the negative effects of technology?

Answer 1

Ans 1- The significance of science and technology in our daily life plays a vital role because whatever we eat, wear and work through different organisations are efficient and time saving and are created through science.
Ans 2)The effects of technology on our health has created a safe zone for us which enabled the development of new drugs and treatments in curing the most
challenging health problems and technical innovations like the x-ray, ultrasound device, scanning devices etc which have helped doctors to diagnose various diseases easily.
Ans 3)Technology has affected our social and business relations by the advancement which has resulted in advanced weaponry which can be complicated and dangerous when not used in a right actio but we can also reduce the negative effects of technology if we utilize its power in a
controlled manner. Technology itself can be utilized to reduce the harm that it causes to the environment.
Ans 4)Technology has ensured a healthy and prolonged life of an individual by the invention of drugs and development of eco-friendly methods to reduce the amount of damage done to the environment.
Ans 5)Technology has many advancements over the past few years such as
▪Technological innovations have changed the education sector.
▪It has helped increase the access to information. The easy access to information has enabled the teachers
and students to do research in their subjects of interest.
▪The use of mobile phones, computers,
tablets and smart board in teaching has changed the way of teaching and learning etc.
Ans 7) Technology and war means the developments ,merits, advantage and its disadvantage or demerits at the same time.
Ans 8)One should avoid the negative effects of technology by taking a control over the excessive use and the precautions suggested when we use.

Answer 2

Technology today is an integral part of everyday life. Rapid advancements in the field has increased the pace of life,effectively coordinating reality with imagination. In other words we virtually move with our thoughts and as we look ahead, today's technology becomes out dated tomorrow.