1. The poet refers to mathematics as the father of sciences because it forms the foundation for various scientific disciplines and without it, advancements in other fields would not be possible.
2. The poet is referring to subjects like engineering, chemistry, physics, computer science, and technology that heavily rely on mathematics for their development and understanding.
3. Professions that need mathematics include engineers, medical scientists, pilots, sailors, miners, divers, and various other fields that require calculations and problem-solving skills.
4. The poet provides words of encouragement by stating that mathematics is not as difficult as it may seem, and with determination, one can learn to love and appreciate it, opening up opportunities for rewarding careers.
5(a). The line with alliteration in the last stanza is: "Learn mathematics and you will laugh, like and love it."
(b). The alliteration in that line is the repeated sound of the letter "l."
6. The idiom in the last stanza is "in a jiffy," which means very quickly or in a short amount of time.