Match the words given in List-I with their expanded forms given in List-II
| LIST-I Word | LIST-II Expanded form |
| A. Entomology | I. The study of animal behaviour |
| B. Epigraphy | II. The study of the characteristics of human races |
| C. Ethnology | III. The study of insects |
| D. Ethology | IV. The study of inscriptions |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) Entomology | (III) The study of insects | From the Greek entomon (insect) + -logy (study): the scientific study of insects. | The entomology department studies pests that damage crops. |
| (B) Epigraphy | (IV) The study of inscriptions | From the Greek epi- (upon) + graphein (to write): the study of writing carved upon stone, metal or pillars. | Ashoka's edicts are an important source for Indian epigraphy. |
| (C) Ethnology | (II) The study of the characteristics of human races | From the Greek ethnos (nation, people): the study and comparison of different peoples and their cultures. | Ethnology compares the customs of tribal communities. |
| (D) Ethology | (I) The study of animal behaviour | From the Greek ethos (character, custom): the study of how animals behave, mostly in their natural surroundings. (Ethnology and ethology look alike: ethno- is people, and etho- is behaviour.) | Konrad Lorenz won a Nobel Prize for his work in ethology. |