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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 biology habits and habitats of some important animals behavioural science ethology animal behaviour

The study of animal behaviour under natural condition is called as

  1. Ethology

  2. Psychology

  3. Ornithology

  4. None of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Ethology is the scientific study of animal behavior under natural condition. It involves viewing animal behavior as an evolutionarily adaptive trait. The various behavior patterns are then classified and compared with those of other species, mostly with closely related species. Understanding ethology is important in animal training. Thus the correct answer is option A.

Multiple choice biology habits and habitats of some important animals behavioural science ethology animal behaviour

Ethology deals with the study of

  1. Improvement of human race

  2. Distribution of diseases

  3. Birds

  4. Animal behaviour
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D Correct answer
Explanation

  • The study of Improvement of the human race is called anthropology.
  • The study of the distribution of diseases is called epidemiology.
  • The study of birds is called ornithology.
  • The study of animal behaviour is called ethology.
So, the correct answer is 'Animal behaviour'

Multiple choice introduction to ancient history and pre - historic period ancient indian history general knowledge

Social Sciences are pejoratively known as________________. 

  1. Soft sciences

  2. hard sciences

  3. Theoretical

  4. None of these
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Social sciences are often pejoratively or colloquially referred to as soft sciences because they deal with human behavior and society, which are considered less predictable or quantifiable than the natural or hard sciences.

Multiple choice evs safety and first aid antibiotics and their uses common health care methods first aid

Study of wounds and injuries caused by accidents is

  1. Traumatology

  2. Zoopathology

  3. Zootomy

  4. Teratology
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A Correct answer
Explanation

  • Traumatology is the study of wounds and injuries caused by accidents or violence to a person and the surgical therapy and repair of the damage. It is also called accident surgery. Types of trauma include car accidents, gunshots wounds, post-traumatic stress disorder(PTSD) from incidents etc. Hence the study of wounds and injuries caused by accidents is called traumatology.
So, the correct answer is 'traumatology'.

Multiple choice nanochemistry nanotechnology applied chemistry materials chemistry

Nano science is the study of objects of particles of

  1. smaller size

  2. medium size

  3. bigger size

  4. Both a and b
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Nano science is the study of objects of particles of smaller size of 1-100 nm. Nano particles are such small sized particles. Hence, option A is correct.

Multiple choice commercial studies biotechnology: general introduction introduction to genetic engineering and production of insulin use of efficient and eco-friendly technology genetics of the future

Science of engineering and technology which is applied to life sciences is

  1. Biotechnology

  2. Genetic engineering

  3. Pathology

  4. Conchology
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A Correct answer
Explanation

  • Biotechnology is the science of engineering and technology for industrial and other purposes, especially the genetic manipulation of microorganisms for the production of antibiotics, hormones, etc. 
  • Bioengineering is the application of the principles of engineering and natural sciences to tissues, cells and molecules. It improves the functions of plants and animals.

So, the correct answer is 'Biotechnology'.

Multiple choice zoology health and diseases diabetes mellitus lifestyle diseases non-infectious diseases

Which branch of biology is helpful in prevention of cancer by identification of certain genes

  1. Cryobiology

  2. Teratology

  3. Molecular biology

  4. Gerontology
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Cryobiology is the branch of biology that deals with effects of low temperatures on living things. Teratology is the branch of science which deals with the study of congenital abnormalities and abnormal physiological development. Molecular biology is the branch of biology which deals with the the structure and function of the essential macromolecules. The major application of molecular biology to prevention and early detection of cancer and other diseases by identification of certain genes. Gerontology is the branch of science which deals with the study of old age, the process of ageing and the problems of aged people.

Thus, the correct answer is 'Molecular biology.'

Multiple choice biology fruit and seed morphology of the fruit fruit plants: structure and function

The branch of horticulture that deals with the study of fruits and their cultivation is known as

  1. Pomology

  2. Fruitology

  3. Pornography

  4. Economic botany
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Horticulture is the branch of agriculture that deals with growing plants used by people for food and medicine, as well as gardens and other forms of ornamental plants. This includes everything from fruits and vegetables to ornamental plants to spices. Anyone who works in any kind of garden is contributing to horticulture. One branch of horticulture is pomology, which is the branch that deals with fruit. The cultivation of any fruit crop falls under this branch, regardless of whether it is a single apple tree in someone's garden, or an entire orchard. Pomology includes everything from bananas to blueberries to strawberries and beyond.  Pomology deals with fruit plants throughout their life cycle, not just the fruit the plants produce. Horticulturalists in this branch cultivate fruit plants from seed all the way through fruit production.

So the correct option is 'pomology'.

Multiple choice history heritage management conservation and preservation of heritage sources of modern history introduction to medieval india

_______ is the study of the evolution, nature and development of coins.

  1. Philately

  2. Epigraphy

  3. Numismatics

  4. Archaeology
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Numismatics is the study of the evolution, nature and development of coins. Coins provide information for trade, economy, social organisation, mythology, ideologies, etc. Numismatics also include the broader study of money and other payment media used to resolve debts and the exchange of goods

Multiple choice biology butterfly and honey bee life cycle of a butterfly metamorphosis in frogs the life of a butterfly types of reproduction in animals oviparous and viviparous

Metamorphosis is studied under

  1. Neurology

  2. Embryology

  3. Cardiology

  4. Physiology
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Neurology is the study of structure and function of neurons. 

Embryology is the study of the formation and development of an embryo and fetus. 
Metamorphosis is a process by which an animal physically develops after birth from egg or embryo to adult form. Hence, metamorphosis is studied under embryology. 
Cardiology is the study of structure and function of the heart. 
Physiology is the study of normal functions of organisms and their parts.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Embryology'.

Multiple choice zoology why classification? history of classification of organisms introduction to classification of living organisms living world and classification

Science dealing with study of external form, size, colour, structure and relative position of various parts of an organism is?

  1. Anatomy

  2. Morphology

  3. Entomology

  4. Histology
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B Correct answer
Explanation

A. The branch of science concerned with the bodily structure of humans, animals, and other living organisms, especially as revealed by separation of parts is called Anatomy

B. Morphology is the branch of science dealing with the study of the form and structure of organisms and their specific structural features.
C. Entomology is the study of insects.
D. Histology is the study of cell structure and tissues of an organism.
So, the correct answer is 'Morphology'.

Multiple choice civics population and settlement education, healthcare and human resource development concepts of individualism and society individual and society

The study of population is called______.

  1. cartography

  2. anthropology

  3. demography

  4. biography
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C Correct answer
Explanation
Demography is the statistical study of human population. Demographers seek to understand population dynamic by investigating three main demographic processes:
Birth, Migration and Ageing(including death).
Multiple choice geography asia india and her neighbours india and other countries some neighbouring countries of india and its relationship with them

Animal husbandry is the scientific management of
(i) Animal breeding
(ii) Culture of animals
(iii) Animal livestock
(iv) Rearing of animals

  1. (i), (ii) and (iii)

  2. (ii), (iii) and (iv)

  3. (i), (ii) and (iv)

  4. (i), (iii) and (iv).
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D Correct answer
Explanation

 D.  (i), (iii) and (iv)

Animal husbandry is the farming or management of animal livestock which includes various aspects such as animal's shelter, feeding, health and disease control. As animal husbandry is scientific management of farm animals, it serves many uses for human beings.

·         It helps in enhancing milk production

·         It increases egg production

·         It increases meat production

·         It increases fish production

·         It helps in proper management of agricultural wastes.

Multiple choice civics agriculture in india - i : introduction agricultural reforms indian agriculture problem and policies plantation of crops

The branch of agriculture that deals with the art, science, technology, and business of growing plants.

  1. Floriculture

  2. Sericulture

  3. Pisciculture

  4. Horticulture
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Horticulture has been defined as the culture of plants, mainly for food, materials, comfort and beauty. According to an American horticulture scholar, "Horticulture is the growing of flowers, fruits and vegetables, and of plants for ornament and fancy." A more precise definition can be given as "The cultivation, processing, and sale of fruits, nuts, vegetables, and ornamental plants as well as many additional services". It also includes plant conservation, landscape restoration, soil management, landscape and garden design, construction and maintenance, and arboriculture. In contrast to agriculture, horticulture does not include large-scale crop production or animal husbandry.

Multiple choice civics agriculture in india - i : introduction agricultural reforms indian agriculture problem and policies plantation of crops

Branch of science which deals with study of, and the selection, plant, care, and removal of, individual trees, shrubs, vines, and other perennial woody plants is called ________________.

  1. Turf management

  2. Oenology

  3. Arboriculture

  4. Olericulture
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Branch of science which deals with study of, and the selection, plant, care, and removal of, individual trees, shrubs, vines, and other perennial woody plants is called Arboriculture. This branch of science deals with, how the plants grow and respond to cultural practices and their environment.