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HCS (Haryana)Prelims2019General Studies
Question
Match the names of the branches of the biological studies given in Column I with their areas of specialization in Column II and select the correct answer using the Options given below the columns Column I A. Acarology B. Cetology C. Geoponics D. Ichthyology Column II 1. Study of Fish 2. Study of Agriculture 3. Study of Mites 4. Study of Whales and Dolphins
Options
- A A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
- B A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1
- C A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
- D A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3
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C A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
Model Answer
Acarology
- The study of mites and ticks is known as Acarology.
- These animals belong to the class Arachnida of Phylum Arthropoda.
- Mites and ticks are few species that have economic importance as they transmit diseases to humans, other animals, and plants.
Cetology
- The branch of science dealing with animals belonging to the order Cetacea is known as Cetology.
- The order Cetacea comprises marine mammals like whales, dolphins, and porpoises.
- Cetology is a tough branch as studying cetaceans is a challenging task for the below-mentioned reasons. However, their dung provides important information about their diet.
Geoponics
- The science of agriculture (the art of growing crops) using conventional methods is known as geoponics.
- The other forms of agriculture include hydroponics (growing plants in an aqueous medium without using soil), aeroponics (growing crops in an air medium without the use of soil)
Ichthyology
- The branch of science dealing with fish is known as Ichthyology.
- All types of fish i.e., bony fish (Osteichthyes), cartilaginous fish (Chondrichthyes), and jawless fish (Agnatha).
- The word has been derived from the Greek words 'ikhthus' (fish) and 'logos' (to study).