Palaeontology, the science of fossils, is a prerequisite for explaining the evolution theory. It explains the cause of extinction and appearance of species. Sharma is emotionally concerned with the poor state of the discipline and has glorified its potential. Remedial measures were advocated by Kapoor and Maheshwari. It is a natural phenomenon and reflects the sensitivity of scientists. Causes for the poor state of palaeontology include poor leadership, government apathy in monitoring, repetitive research, lack of reading habit and exclusion of experienced personnel in planning. It holds good for all disciplines. But they tail to appreciate the genesis of the problem. Geology includes the study of rocks, minerals, fossils, groundwater, volcanism and earthquake. It is taught in more than 50 universities at the Master's level. In almost all departments, the number of faculty exceeds that of the pupils. In some places, less than five students are enrolled. This neglect of geology has caused a decay of its offshoots like palaeontology.
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