This volume of 356 pages is a compilation of 365 selective questions and answers classified under ten sections which were published under the feature `Question Corner', since 1995, in the Science and Technology supplement pages of The Hindu. The questions that appear in this compilation are mostly general and will provide the students in the school and college level to reflect upon and embark on pursuing scientific enquiries as a hobby.

Preface 1. Earth Sciences: Atmosphere 2. Earth Sciences: Geology 3. Earth Sciences: Hydrology 4. Life Sciences: Botany 5. Life Sciences: Zoology 6. Life Sciences: Health and Medicine 7. Physical Sciences: Astronomy 8. Physical Sciences: Physics 9. Physical Sciences: Chemistry 10. General: Applied Science and Technology

The Hindu Speaks On Scientific Facts Preface The Science and Technology supplement of The Hindu has been publishing a feature 'Question Corner', since 1995, which has continuously evoked response from a wide range of readers, students as well as the general public interested in science. The questions relate mainly to the phenomena that we witness in day-to-day life and do not call for knowledge in any speciality. Reviewing the high level of readers' participation,it has been felt that the collection of questions and answers would fill the void and give quick accessibility. This will facilitate to spread the spirit of scientific interest and to reach a wider circle of our readers. The questions that appear in this compilation are mostly general and will provide the students in the school and college level to reflect upon and embark on pursuing scientific enquiries as a hobby. This will enable them to refer to original sources and develop their curiosity in science. The collection is broadly classified under the following heads to facilitate easy reference: 1. Earth Sciences: Atmosphere, Geology, Hydrology 2. Life Sciences`: Botany, Zoology, Health & Medicine 3. Physical Sciences : Astronomy, Physics, Chemistry 4. General: Applied Science & Technology