Which of the following best describes India's transition in technological development over the last 12 years according to recent government statements?
- From a technology follower to a technology leader
- From a technology leader to a technology follower
- From a technology developer to a technology importer
- From a technology exporter to a technology consumer
Answer: From a technology follower to a technology leader
India has transitioned from largely adopting technologies developed elsewhere to increasingly participating in and shaping frontier technologies at the global level. This shift represents movement from follower to leader status in the global technological landscape.