Define Science. Write the main objectives of Science.
Word science is derived from the Latin word Scientia, which means to know. A systematic knowledge of nature verified by experiments is called Science.
Objectives of Science:
The main objectives of science are:
- To understand the functional role of nature and explain it in a complete form.
- To provide knowledge of the laws of nature after verifying them by experiments.
- To control nature by the applications of results of experiments performed through keen observation.
- To improve and make human life easier by the use of available natural resources and solving the problems.
- To eradicate superstitions (false notions) prevailing in the society.