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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

Which word is related to a dead body?

  1. Canister

  2. Autopsy

  3. Biospy

  4. Morsal
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Autopsy is a post-mortem examination of a dead body to determine cause of death. Canister is a container, Biospy (typo for biopsy) is for living tissue, and Morsal is not a standard English word.

Multiple choice

The study of insects is called

  1. palaentology

  2. ornithology

  3. entomology

  4. epidemiology
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Entomology is the scientific study of insects. Palaeontology is the study of fossils, and ornithology is the study of birds.

Multiple choice

What is the term used for the study of birds?

  1. Aviology

  2. Ichthyology

  3. Ornithology

  4. Herpitology
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Ornithology is the scientific branch of zoology dedicated to the study of birds. Ichthyology is the study of fish, and Herpetology is the study of reptiles and amphibians.

Multiple choice

Study of bacteria comes under

  1. biophysics

  2. bacteria

  3. biohydrolody

  4. none of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The scientific study of bacteria is called bacteriology, which is a branch of microbiology. Since bacteriology is not listed among the options, 'none of these' is the correct choice.

Multiple choice

Study of snakes comes under

  1. Ornithology

  2. Philology

  3. Pathology

  4. None of these
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The scientific study of snakes is known as ophiology or herpetology. Because neither of these terms appears in the choices, none of these is the correct answer.

Multiple choice

Parasitology is study of

  1. Numismatic

  2. Parasites

  3. Both (1) and (2)

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Parasitology is the branch of biology or medicine concerned with the study of parasitic organisms and their hosts.

Multiple choice

The term Aeronautics is related to

  1. the study of animal behavior

  2. the science or art of flight

  3. the science of causation

  4. none of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Aeronautics is the science or art of flight, specifically dealing with the design and operation of aircraft.

Multiple choice

Psychology is the study of

  1. earthquakes

  2. language

  3. mind
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Psychology is defined as the scientific study of the human mind and behavior.