Consider the following statements regarding Commission for Scientific ...
The correct answer is option 'A': 1 only.
Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology (CSTT) was established in pursuance of a Presidential Order with the objective to evolve technical terminology in all Indian Languages. However, it is not functioning under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. Let's discuss each statement in detail.
1. It was established in pursuance of a Presidential Order with the objective to evolve technical terminology in all Indian Languages.
The Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology (CSTT) was indeed established in pursuance of a Presidential Order in 1961. The main objective of the CSTT is to evolve and promote scientific and technical terminology in all Indian languages. It aims to develop standardized terminologies for various fields of scientific and technical knowledge, ensuring accurate and precise communication in these domains across different languages in India. The CSTT works towards ensuring that scientific and technical information is accessible to all, regardless of language barriers.
2. It is functioning under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
This statement is incorrect. The CSTT is not functioning under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. It is an autonomous organization that operates under the administrative control of the Ministry of Education, Department of Higher Education, Government of India. The CSTT collaborates with various linguistic experts, academicians, scientists, and technical professionals to carry out its mandate effectively.
In conclusion, statement 1 is correct as the CSTT was established with the objective to evolve technical terminology in all Indian languages. However, statement 2 is incorrect as the CSTT does not function under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
Consider the following statements regarding Commission for Scientific ...
The Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology (CSTT) is rushing to create technical and scientific terminology in 10 Indian languages underrepresented in the learning landscape.
About Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology (CSTT):
- CSTT was established on October 01, 1961 in pursuance of a Presidential Order dated April 27, 1960 with the objective to evolve technical terminology in all Indian Languages.
- It was established under clause (4) of Article 344 of the Constitution of India.
- It is functioning under Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India with its headquarters at New Delhi.
- Primary Function: Evolve standard terminology, propagate its use and distribute it widely.
- Other functions:
- Preparation and Publication of Bilingual and Trilingual Glossaries involving English/Hindi and other Indian Languages.
- Preparation and Publication of National terminology.
- Identification and Publication of School Level Terminology and Departmental Glossaries.
- Identification of Pan Indian Terms.
- Preparation of Definitional Dictionaries and Encyclopaedias.
- Preparation of University level textbooks,monographs and journals.
- Grant-in-Aid to Granth Academies, Textbook Boards and University Cells for University level books in regional languages.
- Propagation, expansion and critical review of terms coined and defined through training/orientation programmes, workshops, seminars etc.
- Free distribution of Publications.
- Providing necessary terminology to the National Translation Mission.
- In the process of evolution of scientific and technical terminology and reference material in Hindi and Indian Languages, the Commission shall have collaboration of State Governments, Universities, Regional Text-Book Boards and State Granth Academies.
Hence only statement 1 is correct.
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