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

Identify the first museum of the world.

  1. Uffizi gallery

  2. Ashmolean museum

  3. Indian museum

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

Museum is a building in which objects of historical, scientific, artistic or cultural interest are documented, stored and exhibited. The first museum which was developed in the world was Ashmolean museum. This museum is present in Oxford and was set up in 1683. There are various cabinets in the museum which displays the various artefacts of Elias Ashmole. He was an astrologer and politician. 

Thus, the correct answer is option B. 

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

The main purpose of museum is

  1. Educating people

  2. Preserving natural and historic objects

  3. Economic development

  4. Both A and B
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Museum is a building in which objects of historical, scientific, artistic or cultural interest are stored and exhibited. In museum, values of vanished societies such as fossils, armour, ornaments, paintings, etc are kept and preserved. It maintains the permanent record of the flora and fauna. This is done for educating people about flora, fauna and vanished values.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.

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

Science museum foresee 

  1. Technological changes

  2. Temperature changes

  3. Pressure changes

  4. Behavioural changes
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
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'.

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

Where was the first museum built in India?

  1. Delhi

  2. Mumbai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Hyderabad
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
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.

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

The city with the largest number of museum is

  1. London

  2. Mexico

  3. New york

  4. Delhi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
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.
Multiple choice zoology diversity in living world botanical gardens, zoological parks and zoological museums museums and zoos tools of taxonomy

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

  1. Pearl

  2. Silk

  3. Milk

  4. Both A and B
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
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.

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

Objects exhibited in zoological museum is

  1. Stuffed animals

  2. Bird beaks

  3. Skeletons

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
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'.

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

The finest textile museum in the world is

  1. Indian museum

  2. Calico museum of textile

  3. National museum

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
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'
Multiple choice zoology diversity in living world botanical gardens, zoological parks and zoological museums museums and zoos tools of taxonomy

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

  1. Should not touch any objects

  2. Should not make noise

  3. Make a note of important exhibit

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Museum etiquette requires visitors to refrain from touching exhibits, maintaining a quiet environment, and often taking notes to learn about the history or art presented.