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Science museum foresee 

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  1. Technological changes

  2. Temperature changes

  3. Pressure changes

  4. Behavioural changes

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In near future, science museams will be more developed than ever due to technological changes. New preservative techniques, use of radioisotopes resulting in enhanched shelf life are some of the most important factors governing the given change.

So, the correct option is 'Technological changes'.

Where was the first museum built in India?

zoology diversity in living world botanical gardens, zoological parks and zoological museums museums and zoos tools of taxonomy

  1. Delhi

  2. Mumbai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Hyderabad

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
The first museum built was Indian Museum in Kolkata was founded in 1814 within the Asiatic Society Building. The museum was opened to public in 1878. It houses over 60 galleries and is divided into six prime sectors.
So, the correct answer is option C.

The city with the largest number of museum is

zoology diversity in living world botanical gardens, zoological parks and zoological museums museums and zoos tools of taxonomy

  1. London

  2. Mexico

  3. New york

  4. Delhi

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
According to the National Council for Culture and Arts (Conaculta), Mexico City is the city with the most museums in the whole world. It is home to more than 150 museums. These ranges from European art museums, to museums devoted to communication and learning, to science focused museums and more.
So, the correct answer is option B.

Zoological museum is a part of

zoology diversity in living world botanical gardens, zoological parks and zoological museums museums and zoos tools of taxonomy

  1. Art

  2. Archaeology

  3. Science

  4. Both B and C

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

zoological museums are a part of the scientific preservation of animals which are dead or extinct.

So the answer would be both science and archaeology that is the study of ancient human activities.

Which of the following animal product is displayed in the museum?

zoology diversity in living world botanical gardens, zoological parks and zoological museums museums and zoos tools of taxonomy

  1. Pearl

  2. Silk

  3. Milk

  4. Both A and B

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Several types of animal products are displayed in the museum. It includes honeycombs, bees wax, honey, silk, pearls, lac, musk, ivory etc.

While milk is never displayed in museums.
So, the correct answer is option D.

Objects exhibited in zoological museum is

zoology diversity in living world botanical gardens, zoological parks and zoological museums museums and zoos tools of taxonomy

  1. Stuffed animals

  2. Bird beaks

  3. Skeletons

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The answer is all of the above because a zoological museum is an institution in which animal collections are assembled. (animals prepared in fixation,stuffed animals,skeletons,hides,and articles made from horns,bones,shells.etc).

So the correct answer is 'All of the above'.

The finest textile museum in the world is

zoology diversity in living world botanical gardens, zoological parks and zoological museums museums and zoos tools of taxonomy

  1. Indian museum

  2. Calico museum of textile

  3. National museum

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
  • The Calico Museum of Textiles is located in the city of Ahmedabad in the state of Gujarat.
  • It was founded by famed industrialist Gautam Sarabhai and his sister Gira Sarabhai.
  • Calico Museum of textiles is the finest textile museum in the world.
  • So, the correct answer is 'Calico museum of textile'

Which of the following precaution should be taken while in the museum?

zoology diversity in living world botanical gardens, zoological parks and zoological museums museums and zoos tools of taxonomy

  1. Should not touch any objects

  2. Should not make noise

  3. Make a note of important exhibit

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D

A person skilled in taxidermy is called as 

zoology diversity in living world botanical gardens, zoological parks and zoological museums museums and zoos tools of taxonomy

  1. Taxonomist

  2. Taxidermist

  3. Archeologist

  4. Scientist

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
Taxidermy is the art of preparing, stuffing, and mounting the skins of animals for display or for other sources of study. It can be done on all vertebrate species of animals and invertebrate species including insects and arachnids and the person skilled in this is called as taxidermist.
So, the correct answer is option B.

National Botanical Research Centre is located at

zoology diversity in living world botanical gardens, zoological parks and zoological museums museums and zoos tools of taxonomy

  1. Lucknow

  2. Calcutta

  3. Delhi

  4. Mumbai

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

National Botanical Research Centre ( or NBRI) is located in Lucknow. It is a research institute of CSIR (i.e. council of scientific and industrial research). It was set up by prof. Kailash Nath Kaul. NBRI works in the field of Taxonomy and Modern bIology.

The correct answer is A.