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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 study of plant nutritions and soil yields

  1. Agrostology

  2. Acarology

  3. Andrology

  4. Agrobiology
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Explanation

Agrobiology is the study of plant nutrition and soil yields, focusing on the relationship between soil and plant growth.

Multiple choice

Science of coins, coinage and medals

  1. Cryptography

  2. Eugenics

  3. Penology

  4. Numismatics
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Explanation

Numismatics is the study or collection of currency, including coins, tokens, paper money, and related objects.

Multiple choice

Ornithology is the study of

  1. snakes

  2. ornaments

  3. precious gems

  4. birds
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Explanation

Ornithology is the branch of zoology that deals with the scientific study of birds.

Multiple choice

Which of these is the study of trees?

  1. Dendrology

  2. Pedology

  3. Oology

  4. Orology
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Explanation

Dendrology is the scientific study of trees and other woody plants. Pedology is the study of soil, Oology is the study of eggs, and Orology is the study of mountains.

Multiple choice

Osteology is the study of

  1. nails

  2. liver

  3. tumours

  4. bones
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Osteology is the scientific study of bones, practiced by osteologists. It is a sub-discipline of anatomy, anthropology, and archaeology.

Multiple choice

Which of these is the study of fish?

  1. Herpetology

  2. Entomology

  3. Ornithology

  4. Ichthyology
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Explanation

Ichthyology is the branch of zoology devoted to the study of fish. Herpetology is the study of reptiles/amphibians, Entomology is the study of insects, and Ornithology is the study of birds.

Multiple choice

Exbiology is the study of -

  1. life and its possiblity on other planets

  2. animal skin

  3. problems concerning plant and animal health

  4. creation of the universe
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Explanation

Exobiology, also known as astrobiology, is the scientific study of the origin, evolution, and distribution of life in the universe, including the search for life on other planets.