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Biology and Science Terminology

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Science terminology forms the foundation of understanding various biological and physical disciplines. This practice hub features questions on the specific study fields, names of scientific branches, and essential definitions. These questions frequently appear in general science sections of competitive exams.

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Biology and Science Terminology Questions

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Numismatics is the study of

  1. Coins

  2. Numbers

  3. Stamps

  4. Space
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Numismatics is the scientific study of coins, currency, and related objects. Option A correctly identifies this. 'Numbers' would be numerology or mathematics, 'stamps' is philately, and 'space' is astronomy.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Ornithology is the

  1. Study of bones

  2. Study of birds

  3. Study of smells

  4. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Ornithology is the scientific study of birds. Option B correctly identifies this. 'Study of bones' is osteology, 'study of smells' would be related to olfactory science, and ornithology is a valid established field.

Multiple choice general knowledge foreign languages

Every word has an origin. What is the etymological meaning of 'Orthopaedics'

  1. Straightening physical parts of children

  2. Study of bones and skeletal system

  3. Science of bone growth

  4. Art of joining broken bones
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A Correct answer
Explanation

'Orthopaedics' derives from Greek 'orthos' (straight) and 'paedics' (child). Literally meaning 'straightening physical parts of children,' it originated from treating childhood skeletal deformities. This etymological meaning differs from the modern understanding of bone and joint treatment.

Multiple choice general knowledge

What is study of coins called as?

  1. Karismatics

  2. Numismatics

  3. Formatics

  4. Coinmatics
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Numismatics is the scientific study of coins, paper currency, and related objects. The term derives from the Latin word 'numisma' meaning coin. This field encompasses the study of coinage history, minting processes, monetary systems, and the collection and analysis of coins as historical artifacts.

Multiple choice general knowledge

What are scientists who study dinosaurs called?

  1. Fossilologists.

  2. Bicombintologists.

  3. Dinotologists.

  4. Paleontologists.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Scientists who study dinosaurs are called paleontologists. Paleontology is the branch of science concerned with fossil animals and plants. 'Fossilologists' and 'Dinotologists' are made-up terms, while 'Bicombintologists' is completely fabricated.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Study on: Myths

  1. Myrmecology

  2. Mythology

  3. Myology

  4. Mycology
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Mythology is the study of myths, which are traditional stories explaining culture, history, or natural phenomena. Myrmecology is the study of ants, Myology is the study of muscles, and Mycology is the study of fungi. The suffix '-ology' indicates a field of study.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Study on: Psychology based on the nervous system

  1. Neurophysiology

  2. Neuropterology

  3. Neuropsychology

  4. Nomology
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Neuropsychology is the study of the relationship between the nervous system (especially the brain) and psychological functions/behavior. It combines neuroscience and psychology. Neurophysiology studies nervous system function, Neuropterology studies lacewing insects, and Nomology is the study of laws.