alleryEstablished laws of science are viewed as
Aprovisional and modifiable
Bfixed and eternal truths
Cvalid only in laboratories
Dpersonal scientist opinions
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. provisional and modifiable
1. The position paper says laws of science are never viewed as fixed eternal truths.
2. Even the most universal laws are regarded as provisional, subject to modification in light of new observations.
3. Calling them fixed truths contradicts this, and calling them mere opinions ignores verification.
_Source: NCERT, Position Paper of the National Focus Group on Teaching of Science, 1.1 Nature of Science_
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