alleryWhich set describes scientific temper?
ASpeed, memory and neatness
BObedience, silence and recall
CCompetition, rank and prizes
DObjectivity and critical thinking
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Objectivity and critical thinking
1. The paper lists cultivating scientific temper as a general aim.
2. It defines this as objectivity, critical thinking and freedom from fear and prejudice.
3. Speed, obedience and competition do not define scientific temper.
_Source: NCERT Position Paper, National Focus Group on Teaching of Science, 5.1 Aims of Science Education_
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