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Though India now has large base in science and technology, which is fast expanding, it is still a long way from realising its potential of 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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In my view, some important factors which have hindered the advancement of science in India are :
(i) Lack of education, (ii) Poverty, which leads to lack of resources and lack of infrastructure, (iii) Pressure
of increasing population, (iv) Lack of scientific plannig, (v) Lack of dvelopment of work culture and self
discipline.
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