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• 1. The study of sound is called

  1. Acoustics
  2. Aeronautics
  3. Aesthetics
  4. Agronomy

   Answer And Explanation

  Answer: Option A

  Explanation:

  The study of sound is called Acoustics.
  The science or art of flight is called Aeronautics.
  The philosophy of fine arts Aesthetics.
  The science of soil management is called Agronomy.
  

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• 2. Chemistry in ancient times is called

  1. Anatomy
  2. Alchemy
  3. Bibliography
  4. Anthropology

   Answer And Explanation

  Answer: Option B

  Explanation:

  The science dealing with the structure of animals, plants or human body is called Anatomy.
  
  The study of history of a list of books on a subject is called Bibliography.
  
  The science that deals with the origin, physical and cultural development of mankind is called Anthropology.

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• 3. The study of plants is called

  1. Bacteriology.
  2. Astrology.
  3. Arboriculture.
  4. Botany.

   Answer And Explanation

  Answer: Option D

  Explanation:

  The study of bacteria is called Bacteriology.
  
  The study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs is called Astrology.
  
  Cultivation of trees and vegetables is called Arboriculture.

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• 4. The study of human population with the help of the records of the number of births and deaths is called

  1. Ecology.
  2. Demography.
  3. Entomology.
  4. Epigraphy.

   Answer And Explanation

  Answer: Option B

  Explanation:

  The study of relation of animals and plants to their surroundings, animate and inanimate is called Ecology.
  
  The study of insects is called Entomology.
  
  The study of inscriptions is called Epigraphy.

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• 5. The study of duration of life is called

  1. Calligraphy
  2. Ceramics
  3. Chronobiology
  4. Chronology

   Answer And Explanation

  Answer: Option C

  Explanation:

  The art of beautiful handwriting is called Calligraphy.
  
  The art of making objects from clay is called Ceramics.
  
  The study of historical records to establish the dates of past events is called Chronology.

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• 6. The art of making fireworks is called

  1. Chromatics
  2. Cosmogony
  3. Cosmography
  4. Cosmology

   Answer And Explanation

  Answer: Option A

  Explanation:

  The science of the nature of heavenly bodies is called Cosmogony.
  
  The science that describes and maps the main features of the universe is called Cosmography.
  
  The science of the nature, origin and history of the universe is called Cosmology.

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• 7. The art of secret writings is called

  1. Dactylography
  2. Cytology
  3. Cryogenics
  4. Cypher

   Answer And Explanation

  Answer: Option D

  Explanation:

  The study of finger prints for the purpose of identification is called Dactylography.
  
  The branch of biology concerned with the structure and function of plant and animal cells is called Cytology.
  
  The branch of physics dealing with the production and effects of very low temperatures is called Cryogenics.

  
  

• 8. The technique of communication by signs made with the fingers is called

  1. Ethnology
  2. Ethology
  3. Dactylology
  4. Etymology

   Answer And Explanation

  Answer: Option C

  Explanation:

  The study of human races is called Ethnology.
  
  The study of animal behaviour is called Ethology.
  
  The study of origin and history of words is called Etymology. 

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• 9. The study and tracing of lines of descent or development is called

  1. Ganealogy
  2. Ergonomy
  3. Eugenics
  4. Genetics

   Answer And Explanation

  Answer: Option A

  Explanation:

  The study of effect of environment on workers is called Ergonomy.
  
  The science of improving a human population by controlled breeding to increase the occurrence of desirable heritable characteristics is called Eugenics.
  
  The study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics is called Genetics.

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• 10. The therapeutic use of sunlight is called

  1. Gymnastics
  2. Heliotherapy
  3. Geology
  4. Histology

   Answer And Explanation

  Answer: Option B

  Explanation:

  Exercises developing or displaying physical agility and coordination is called Gymnastics.
  
  The science that deals with the earth's physical structure and substance, its history, and the processes that act on it is called Geology.
  
  The study of the microscopic structure of tissues is called Histology.

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• 11. The art or practice of garden cultivation and management is called

  1. Iconography
  2. Hagiology
  3. Horticulture
  4. Hydropathy

   Answer And Explanation

  Answer: Option C

  Explanation:

  The use or study of images or symbols in visual arts is called Iconography.
  
  Literature dealing with saints is called Hagiology.
  
  The treatment of illness through the use of water, either internally or through external means such as steam baths is called Hydropathy.

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• 12. The study of animal life is called

  1. Telepathy
  2. Spelelogy
  3. Zoology
  4. Seismology

   Answer And Explanation

  Answer: Option C

  Explanation:

  The supposed communication of thoughts or ideas by means other than the known senses is called Telepathy.
  
  The study of caves is called Spelelogy.
  
  The branch of science concerned with earthquakes and related phenomena is called Seismology.

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• 13. The science of law is called

  1. Iconology
  2. Jurisprudence
  3. Lexicography
  4. Numismatics

   Answer And Explanation

  Answer: Option B

  Explanation:

  The study of visual imagery and its symbolism and interpretation is called Iconology.
  
  The practice of compiling dictionaries Lexicography
  
  The study or collection of coins, paper currency, and medals is called Numismatics.

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• 14. The scientific study of teeth is called

  1. Odontology
  2. Ornithology
  3. Orthoepy
  4. Pedagogy

   Answer And Explanation

  Answer: Option A

  Explanation:

  The scientific study of birds is called Ornithology.
  
  The correct or accepted pronunciation of words is called Orthoepy.
  
  The method and practice of teaching, esp. as an academic subject or theoretical concept is called Pedagogy.

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• 15. The study of rocks is called

  1. Philately
  2. Petrology
  3. Philology
  4. Phonetics

   Answer And Explanation

  Answer: Option B

  Explanation:

  he collection and study of postage stamps is called Philately.
  
  The branch of knowledge that deals with the structure, historical development, and relationships of a language or languages is called Philology.
  
  The study and classification of speech sounds is called Phonetics.

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• 16. The art of elegant speech or writing is called

  1. Paleography
  2. Physiognomy
  3. Sericulture
  4. Rhetoric

   Answer And Explanation

  Answer: Option D

  Explanation:

  The study of ancient writing systems and the deciphering and dating of historical manuscripts is called Paleography.
  
  A person's facial features or expression, esp. when regarded as indicative of character or ethnic origin is called Physiognomy.
  
  The production of silk and the rearing of silkworms for this purpose is called Sericulture.