Some of the most profound statements on the nature of science have come from Albert Einstein, one of the greatest scientists of all time. What do you think did Einstein mean when he said, "The most incomprehensible thing about the world is that it is comprehensible"?

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Politics is the art of possible. Similarly, Science is the art of the soluble. Explain this beautiful aphorism on the nature and practice of science.

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Though India now has a large base in science and technology which is fast expanding, it is still a long way for realizing its potential for becoming a world leader in Science. Name some important factors, which in your view have hindered the advancement of science in India.

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The industrial revolution in England and Western Europe more than two centuries ago was triggered by some key scientific and technological advances. What were these advances?

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Name the two most important contributions of Albert Einstein.

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Name three conservation laws from nature.

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Name the scientist and the country of his origin whose field of work was 'cosmic rays'.

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Which scientist received Nobel prize for his work on Molecular spectra?

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Name the scientific principle behind stream engines.

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What do you mean by conserved quantities?

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Name that branch of science which deals with the study of stars.

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Name that branch of science which deals with the study of Earth.

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Out of the four fundamental forces, which force is weakest and which is strongest?

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What is unified field theory?

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Name the force which builds the universe.

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