Question

Match the names of the branches of the biological studies given in Column 1 with their areas of specialization in Column 2 and select the correct answer using the options given below the columns :

Column 1	Column 2
1. Acarology	a. Study of Fish
2. Cetology	b. Study of Agriculture
3. Geoponics	c. Study of Mites
4. Ichthyology	d. Study of Whales and Dolphins

1. 1 - a, 2 - b, 3 - c, 4 - d
2. 1 - b, 2 - c, 3 - d, 4 - a
3. 1 - c, 2 - d, 3 - b, 4 - a
4. 1 - d, 2 - a, 3 - b, 4 - c

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : 1 - c, 2 - d, 3 - b, 4 - a

The correct answer is 1 - c, 2 - d, 3 - b, 4 - a.

• 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. 
• These animals only spend 10% of their time on the surface, that too just for breathing.
• These animals also do not leave any tracks that can be followed.​
• 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).