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The journey from Bibha Chowdhuri’s era to today’s women scientists has been long and arduous, but it is also inspiring... Bibha Chowdhuri’s legacy lives on.
Summary in Bullet Points
- The chapter links Bibha’s era with women leaders in present-day ISRO missions.
- Dr Ritu Karidhal Srivastava is presented as one example of this progress.
- The text does not claim that all barriers are gone; it says progress has been made but more remains to be done.
- The ending turns biography into a call for future participation.
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Short Answer
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What can be inferred about women in STEM today compared with Bibha’s time?
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How to answer:
Give the main idea and one supporting detail.
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Answer: Women have greater visibility, leadership and participation today, but the text explicitly says further progress is still needed.
Longer Short Answer
3 marks
Why does the chapter end with the image of a beacon?
3 Marks
How to answer:
Explain the point and show why it matters in the chapter.
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Answer: A beacon guides others. The image presents Bibha’s story as a continuing source of direction for young women who want to enter science and other difficult fields.
