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The art of making fireworks is called

Chromatics
Cosmogony
Cosmography
Cosmology

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.

1. The therapeutic use of sunlight is called

Gymnastics
Heliotherapy
Geology
Histology

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.

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

Iconography
Hagiology
Horticulture
Hydropathy

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.

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

Ecology.
Demography.
Entomology.
Epigraphy.

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.

4. The art of elegant speech or writing is called

Paleography
Physiognomy
Sericulture
Rhetoric

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.

5. The study of sound is called

Acoustics
Aeronautics
Aesthetics
Agronomy

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.