Growth of Rationalism
PART-A Unit-VI: History, Culture, Heritage, and Socio-Political Movements in Tamil Nadu
Previous Year Questions (PYQ) for this topic
Every TNPSC question asked from this topic, compiled as a PDF. · PDF 13.6 MB
Growth of Rationalism – Important PYQ Points
2022 PYQ – Principles of Scientific Thinking
- The principles of scientific thinking include:
- Empiricism
- Rationalism
- Skepticism
- All three are identified as principles of scientific thinking.
2022 PYQ – Superstition
- A question was asked about the meaning of superstition.
- The correct meaning given in the question is Mythical.
2022 PYQ – Critical Thinking
- Critical thinking focuses on what causes a belief.
- Critical thinking involves evaluation and formulation.
- Beliefs are judged based on how well they are supported by reasons.
- This concept was asked through an Assertion–Reason type question.
2023 PYQ – Scientific Attitude
- A question was asked to identify the characteristic that is not associated with scientific attitude.
- Critical observation → Associated with scientific attitude.
- Open-mindedness → Associated with scientific attitude.
- Free from superstition → Associated with scientific attitude.
- Biased → Not associated with scientific attitude.
2023 PYQ – Improving Scientific Knowledge
- A question was asked about what improves scientific knowledge.
- Observation → Improves
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