Consider the following statements:1.Scientific investigation depends on commitment to practical ideals.2.Honesty is particularly important in science.Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

1. A

   Both statements 1 and 2 are correct.

   Both statements 1 and 2 are correct. Scientific investigation inherently relies on a commitment to practical ideals such as truth, accuracy, and reproducibility, and honesty is fundamentally vital in science to maintain the integrity of empirical data and peer trust.

2. B

   Both statements 1 and 2 are incorrect.

   Both statements 1 and 2 are incorrect. This claims neither statement holds true, but philosophy and sociology of science strongly affirm that practical ideals and honesty are indispensable for scientific progress.

3. C

   Statement 1 is correct, 2 is not correct.

   Statement 1 is correct, 2 is not correct. This accepts the role of practical ideals in scientific inquiry but incorrectly dismisses the absolute necessity of honesty in conducting and reporting research.

4. D

   Statement 1 is correct, 2 is incorrect.

   Statement 1 is correct, 2 is incorrect. This asserts that scientific investigation depends on practical ideals while mistakenly claiming that honesty is not important, contradicting core scientific ethics.

Summary. Official key is (a) Both statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 1 correctly highlights that scientific investigation depends on a commitment to practical ideals. Statement 2 correctly emphasizes that honesty is particularly important in science to ensure reliable empirical results. Both assertions are aligned with the established philosophy and ethics of scientific research. Therefore, option (a) is the only correct choice.