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1.1.3 Science and Scientific View

Science > Physics > Science and Scientific View 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”? Explanation: […]

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1.1.2 Scientific Methods

Science > Physics > Scientific Methods At the core, all sciences lie a problem-solving approach called the scientific method. It is a set of procedures that scientists follow in order to gain knowledge about the world. It is a process for experimentation that is used to explore observations and answer questions. It doesn’t mean that every scientist […]

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Physics

1.1.1 Introduction to Physics

Science > Physics > Introduction to Physics List of Sub-Topics: 1.1.1.1 What is Physics? Science word is derived from the Latin word ‘Scientia’ which means ‘to know’. Science has many disciplines, Physics being one of them. The word Physics is derived from the Greek word ‘Fusis’ meaning ‘nature’. Physics is that branch of Science which […]

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Biology

Use of Microbes: Sewage Treatment and Biogas

Sewage Treatment

Biology > Microbes in Human Welfare > Sewage Treatment and Biogas Microbes are used for sewage treatment and biogas production. Microbes in Sewage Treatment Necessity of Sewage treatment: A large quantity of wastewater is generated every day in cities and towns. A major component of this wastewater is human excreta. This municipal waste-water is also […]

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Biology

Industrial Uses of Microbes

Industrial uses of microbes

Biology > Microbes in Human Welfare > Industrial Uses of Microbes Microbes are omnipresent i.e. they exist everywhere: in soil, air, water and also in the human body and the bodies of plants and other animals! They also exist in places where no other life-form exists. Bacteria, fungi, protozoa, viroids are examples of microorganisms. The […]

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Household Uses of Microbes

Use-of-Microbes-Mushrooms

Biology > Microbes in Human Welfare > Household Uses of Microbes Microbes are omnipresent i.e. they exist everywhere: in soil, air, water and also in the human body and the bodies of plants and other animals! They also exist in places where no other life-form exists. Bacteria, fungi, protozoa, viroids are examples of microorganisms. The […]

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Biology

Sheep, Goat, and Pig Farming

Meat yielding Animals

Biology > Animal Husbandry > Sheep, Goat, and Pig Farming Meat yielding animals include sheep, goats, and pigs. Sheep: Sheep is the second largest species reared by mankind and it provides wool, meat, milk, and hides. Their droppings form good manure. It provides a dependable source of income to the shepherds through the sale of […]

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Biology

Fisheries and Pisciculture

Marine Fisheries

Biology > Animal Husbandry > Fisheries and Pisciculture Fishes are rich in protein, vitamins and mineral salts and are also known as valuable protective food. Fish forms an important item of the diet in many parts of the world. The development of fisheries is, therefore, one of the most promising industry. India has a coastline of about 8,129 […]

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Biology

Dairy Management

Dairy Management

Biology > Animal Husbandry > Dairy Management Dairy management is the management of animals for milk and its products for human consumption. The main aim of dairy management is to deal with processes and systems that increase yield and improve the quality of milk.  Cattles are to be well looked after. Quantity and quality of […]

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Breeds of Cows and Buffaloes

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Biology > Animal Husbandry > Breeds of Cows and Buffaloes Farm management is the controlled and scientific handling of farm animals in their rearing, grooming, caring, feeding and breeding to give a much-needed boost to food production. Dairy management is the management of animals for milk and its products for human consumption. The main aim […]