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Narahari created the following list of activities where technology is not used.

Do you agree with him? If not prove him wrong.


a) While singing a song


b) While cooking idli


c) While performing drama on the stage


d) While making garland for sale

I do not agree with Narahari as technology is used –

a) While singing a song – If the person is making use of mike and other related equipment’s (musical instruments) while singing a song than this activity includes use of technology.


b) While cooking idli – Technology is used for cooking food as the person is making use of different utensils. The special utensil is used for cooking idli which is the technological invention.


c) While performing drama on the stage – Technology plays major role here. In theatre, the individuals make use of various equipment’s such as making use of big screens, walkie-talkie, etc.


The technology is not used while making garland for sale as it is more of the manual work.


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