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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

The science which deals with animal life is called

  1. Zoology

  2. Physics

  3. Chemistry

  4. Botany
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Zoology is the branch of biology that specifically studies the animal kingdom, including the structure, embryology, evolution, classification, habits, and distribution of all animals. Physics, Chemistry, and Botany deal with matter/energy, chemical substances, and plants, respectively.

Multiple choice

Psychology deals with the study of

  1. human behaviour

  2. animal behaviour

  3. human and animal behaviour

  4. behaviour of superman
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Psychology is defined as the scientific study of the mind and behavior, encompassing both human and animal subjects.

Multiple choice

Virology is a study of

  1. viruses

  2. computer viruses

  3. verification of facts and figures

  4. None of these
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Explanation

Virology is the scientific study of biological viruses and virus-like agents.

Multiple choice

Technology is called applied science because:

  1. it has no relationship with the laws of science

  2. it does not involve the application of laws of science

  3. it involves the application of the laws and principles of science to every day life

  4. none of these
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Explanation

Technology is often called applied science because it takes theoretical scientific principles and applies them to create practical tools and solutions for daily life.

Multiple choice

The scientific study of ageing is known as

  1. Etiology

  2. Gerontology

  3. Osteology

  4. Teratology
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Explanation

Gerontology is the scientific study of the social, cultural, psychological, cognitive, and biological aspects of aging.

Multiple choice

Petrology deals with

  1. study of rocks in the earth's crust

  2. study of formation of soils

  3. study of the petroleum products

  4. study of the petroleum related market economy
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Explanation

Petrology is the branch of geology that studies the origin, composition, distribution, and structure of rocks.

Multiple choice

Study of life in outer space is

  1. Eaobiology

  2. Entrobiology

  3. Neobiology

  4. Exobiology
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Explanation

Exobiology, also known as astrobiology, is the scientific study of the origins, evolution, distribution, and future of life in the universe.

Multiple choice

Study of Universe is called

  1. radiology

  2. cryptography

  3. cosmology

  4. none of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Cosmology is the branch of astronomy that involves the origin and evolution of the universe, from the Big Bang to today and on into the future.

Multiple choice

Study of virus is called

  1. virography

  2. virolysis

  3. virology

  4. hematology
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Virology is the branch of science that deals with the study of viruses and virus-like agents.

Multiple choice

Study of animal fossils is callled

  1. Osteology

  2. Mycology

  3. Palaeontology

  4. Zoology
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Explanation

Palaeontology is the branch of science concerned with fossil animals and plants.

Multiple choice

Study of birds is called

  1. Philology

  2. Ornithology

  3. Pomology

  4. Mycology
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Ornithology is the scientific study of birds.