sub divisions of biology - Category wise Question and Answer Practice Test with Solutions

Question : 1 [RAS/RTS (Pre) 1994]

The study of porperties and method of biological systems found in nature and use of this knowledge in mechanical world is known as

a) Bionomy

b) Bionics

c) Bionomics

d) Biometry

Question : 2 [PCS (Pre) 2003]

The study of the flower is known as

a) Agrostology

b) Phrenology

c) Anthology

d) Palynology

Question : 3 [MPPCS (Pre) 2010]

What is lithotripsy?

a) Carbon dating of stones

b) Art of writing on stones

c) Breaking of kidney stone through rays

d) Trimming stones for household use

Question : 4 [UPPCS (Mains) 2014]

The study of ageing is known as

a) Anthropology

b) Gerontology

c) Ethnology

d) Thanatology

Question : 5 [PCS (Pre) 2005]

Under Palaeobotany, one studies

a) Fungi

b) Fossil of animals

c) Algae

d) None of the above