The Tsar’s third question was, what was most important thing to do or the most important occupation. The Tsar thought that if he could always determine which work was the most important one then without wasting anytime he could attain success.
Some of the learned men suggested that the most important thing in the world was science. Some opined that it was skill in warfare and others said that it was religious worship. The Tsar was dissatisfied with the varied answers. They further confused him and so he did not give the announced reward to anyone.