MCQ Chapter 5 Class 11 English Bihar Board The Scientific Point of View 1. Who is the author of "The Scientific Point of View"?Albert EinsteinJ.B.S. HaldaneIsaac NewtonCharles DarwinQuestion 1 of 202. What is the primary focus of Haldane’s essay?The moral dilemmas of scienceThe practical applications of technologyThe importance of adopting a scientific viewpointThe ethical responsibilities of scientistsQuestion 2 of 203. How does science benefit the average person according to Haldane?Through magical beliefsBy replacing old tools with modern onesBy eliminating moral dilemmasBy discouraging skepticismQuestion 3 of 204. What is an example Haldane gives of science replacing beliefs?The flat Earth theory being replacedBelief in astrology being disprovenThe geocentric model's downfallNone of the aboveQuestion 4 of 205. According to the author, what attitude must a scientist adopt?Emotional biasAbsolute neutralityEthical judgmentLegalistic impartialityQuestion 5 of 206. How does Haldane compare the scientific and legal viewpoints?Both are equally impartialScience is less impartial than the lawScience is more impartial than the lawThey are unrelated in their approachesQuestion 6 of 207. What characteristic is essential for a scientific viewpoint?Emotional sensitivityTruthfulnessPrejudiceSuperstitionQuestion 7 of 208. Why does Haldane argue that the scientific viewpoint is "God's eye-view"?It is ethically superiorIt places all phenomena on the same emotional levelIt is religiously unbiasedIt involves divine interventionQuestion 8 of 209. What does Haldane suggest about science and morality?Science should define moralityScience is ethically neutralMorality guides scientific researchMorality is irrelevant to scienceQuestion 9 of 2010. What does Haldane refer to as the "rulers of the darkness of this world"?Ethical dilemmasInvisible natural forces like bacteria and cyclonesIgnorant individualsPhilosophical conceptsQuestion 10 of 2011. What has science contributed to the medical field, according to Haldane?Cure for all diseasesTemporary relief measuresControl over diseases like diabetesSpiritual healingQuestion 11 of 2012. Why do some people fail to utilize medical advancements like insulin?Lack of education about their bodiesHigh costs of medicationFear of injectionsReligious beliefsQuestion 12 of 2013. What does Haldane believe about the effectiveness of preventive medicine?It requires collective effortIt is more important than curative measuresIt is ineffective in modern societyIt is ethically debatableQuestion 13 of 2014. What does the phrase "return to nature" imply according to Haldane?A solution to diseasesA meaningless conceptA revival of primitive lifestylesAn environmental necessityQuestion 14 of 2015. How does the author describe the role of education in health awareness?Education has minimal impactScientific education is key to health awarenessTraditional education is more effectiveEducation only benefits the eliteQuestion 15 of 2016. Which concept does Haldane use to explain biological implications of racial discrimination?Natural selectionDisease transmissionBirth and death ratesGenetic superiorityQuestion 16 of 2017. What was the main biological effect of the American Civil War according to Haldane?Decreased death rates among NegroesIncreased birth rates among NegroesIncreased mortality and decreased birth rates among NegroesNo biological effectQuestion 17 of 2018. What does Haldane say about humans in comparison to the solar system?Humans are insignificantHumans are superior beingsHumans have unique emotionsHumans are completely distinctQuestion 18 of 2019. How does Haldane describe scientific discoveries like insulin?They are universally accessibleThey benefit only a few informed individualsThey replace preventive measuresThey are ethically controversialQuestion 19 of 2020. What does Haldane identify as the greatest enemies of humanity?Social inequalityNatural forces and diseasesPolitical ideologiesMoral dilemmasQuestion 20 of 20 Loading...
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