Which is more important? Practical or Theoretical Knowledge

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Knowledge is one thing that has no limits. It is endless; the more you run behind it the more you explore and the more you learn. It does not differentiate between younger and elder or between rich and poor; anyone can gain knowledge and enlighten themselves. Books have always been the constant source of knowledge to the human beings. They can be referred as “DRUGS” for a book addict without which he or she is lifeless. Since, the time immemorial Knowledge has helped people to achieve unprecedented success and achieve fame. Every successful man in this world has acclaimed fame in his or her field due to the knowledge that he or she has in that particular field. But in the quest for gaining more knowledge, a question that often arises in our mind is what is more important? Theoretical or Practical knowledge. In this competitive world, where the world is gripped by financial turmoil with a substantial cut in jobs, practical knowledge always supersedes theoretical knowledge and is also incomplete without each other. The following paragraph proves it. Theoretical knowledge is not something that is to be ignored. Without it, one cannot understand the basics of a subject. It lays a strong foundation for a clear understanding of any subject. On the other hand, practical knowledge is a stage that gives evidences or proof to justify the basics learnt in the books or the theoretical knowledge that an individual has gained. In order to have a lucrative career, it is necessary to have practical knowledge, which in technical terms is referred as ‘EXPERIENCE’ or ‘FIELD EXPOSURE’. Most of the companies give importance to those individuals who have X number of experiences in his or her respective fields. This is the reason why experienced professionals always hold an upper hand in comparison to freshers when it comes to a respectable job title like that of a Manager or a Head of the Department in any professional field.