Subdivisions of Biology

Total Questions: 28

1. Study of Zoology deals with: [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1995]

(a) Living animals only
(b) Living plants only
(c) Both living and dead animals
(d) Both living and dead plants

Correct Answer: (c) Both living and dead animals

Solution:Zoology is a branch of biology. It deals with the study of both living and extinct animals, including their structure, embryology, evolution, classification, habits, and distribution. Aristotle is known as the "Father of Zoology."

2. Match the following List-I to List-II and by using the given codes in the list below. Choose the correct answer: [U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 1998]

List-I	List-II
A. Birds	1. Palaeobiology
B. Inheritance	2. Ecology
C. Environment	3. Ornithology
D. Fossil	4. Genetics

Code	A	B	C	D
(a)	1	3	4	2
(b)	3	4	2	1
(c)	4	2	1	3
(d)	2	4	1	3

Correct Answer: (b)

Solution:The correctly matched order is given below:

Study of Birds – Ornithology
Study of Inheritance – Genetics
Study of Environment – Ecology
Study of Plant Fossils – Palaeobiology

3. The study of the flower is known as: [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2003]

(a) Phrenology
(b) Anthology
(c) Agrostology
(d) Palynology

Correct Answer: (b) Anthology

Solution:

Field	Study Area
Phrenology	Study of human skull
Anthology	Study of flowers
Agrostology	Study of grasses
Palynology	Study of pollen grains and other spores

4. The scientific study of insects is known as: [Uttarakhand U.D.A/L.D.A. (Pre) 2003]

(a) Ichthyology
(b) Entomology
(c) Parasitology
(d) Malacology

Correct Answer: (b) Entomology

Solution:Explanation:

Ichthyology - Study of fish
Entomology - Scientific study of insects
Parasitology - Study of parasitic organisms
Malacology - Study of molluscs and their shells

5. Which of the following subjects of data set is associated with the study of concerning population and humanity? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1994]

(a) Ecology
(b) Genetics
(c) Demography
(d) Virology

Correct Answer: (c) Demography

Solution:

Ecology:

This field examines how living organisms interact with each other and their surroundings, including physical factors like soil, climate, and other living organisms. It explores the flow of energy and nutrients within ecosystems, as well as the dynamics of populations and communities.

Genetics:

Genetics is the study of genes, which are the units of heredity that carry information for traits and are passed down from parents to offspring. It investigates how genes are expressed, how they vary, and how they are inherited.

Demography:

This field uses statistical methods to study human populations. It examines population size, composition, and how populations change over time due to factors like birth, death, and migration.

Virology:

Virology is the scientific study of viruses, including their structure, how they interact with hosts, and the diseases they cause. It also investigates viral evolution, epidemiology, and methods of preventing viral diseases

6. The comparative study of the different cultures and the scientific explanation is known as: [R.A.S/R.T.S. (Pre) 1994]

(a) Ethnology
(b) Ethnography
(c) Ethology
(d) Ethics

Correct Answer: (a) Ethnology

Solution:Explanation:

Ethnology - Science dealing with different races of mankind
Ethnography - A study of specific culture
Ethology - Study of animal behavior
Ethics - Study of ethical duties

7. The study of properties and methods of biological systems found in nature and use of this knowledge in the mechanical world is known as: [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1994]

(a) Bionics
(b) Bionomics
(c) Bionomy
(d) Biometry

Correct Answer: (a) Bionics

Solution:Explanation:

Bionics - Study of properties and methods of biological systems found in nature and use of this knowledge in mechanical world
Bionomics - Comprehensive study of an organism and its relation to its environment
Bionomy - Study of laws of life
Biometry - Statistical study of biological problems

8. Under Palaeobotany, one studies: [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2005]

(a) Fossil of animals
(b) Algae
(c) Fungi
(d) None of these

Correct Answer: (d) None of these

Solution:Palaeobotany is the branch of palaeontology or palaeobiology dealing with the recovery and identification of plant remains from geological contexts and their use for the biological reconstruction of past environments. In India, Prof. Birbal Sahni is known as the Father of Indian Palaeobotany.

9. Rearing silk worms is known as: [Uttarakhand U.D.A/L.D.A. (Pre) 2003]

(a) Apiculture
(b) Horticulture
(c) Sericulture
(d) Floriculture

Correct Answer: (c) Sericulture

Solution:

Apiculture - Rearing bees
Horticulture - Study of fruit and flower producing plants
Sericulture - Rearing silk worms
Floriculture - Study of flowers for decoration

10. Honey bees are used in: [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Mains) 2002]

(a) Sericulture
(b) Tissue culture
(c) Apiculture
(d) Pisciculture

Correct Answer: (c) Apiculture

Solution:Honey bees are used in apiculture. Apiculture, also known as beekeeping, is the practice of raising and managing honey bee colonies, primarily for the purpose of producing honey and other bee products like beeswax, pollen, and royal jelly. Honey bees are the most common type of bee used in apiculture, and they are raised in artificial hives or apiaries.

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Subdivisions of Biology

1. Study of Zoology deals with: [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1995]

2. Match the following List-I to List-II and by using the given codes in the list below. Choose the correct answer: [U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 1998]

3. The study of the flower is known as: [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2003]

4. The scientific study of insects is known as: [Uttarakhand U.D.A/L.D.A. (Pre) 2003]

5. Which of the following subjects of data set is associated with the study of concerning population and humanity? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1994]

6. The comparative study of the different cultures and the scientific explanation is known as: [R.A.S/R.T.S. (Pre) 1994]

7. The study of properties and methods of biological systems found in nature and use of this knowledge in the mechanical world is known as: [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1994]

8. Under Palaeobotany, one studies: [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2005]

9. Rearing silk worms is known as: [Uttarakhand U.D.A/L.D.A. (Pre) 2003]

10. Honey bees are used in: [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Mains) 2002]

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