One word substitution for science and arts

• 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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