Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word from the options given below to make a meaningful sentence:-
_______ is the study of humankind, and a science of zoology and human evolution.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Anthropology
Complete sentence: Anthropology is the study of humankind, and a science of zoology and human evolution. Its meaning matches "the study of humankind" and "human evolution". Anthology and anthropology look alike: an anthology is a book of collected writings, anthropology is the study of humankind.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Anthropology (answer) | the study of human beings: their origin, development, societies and cultures | She studied anthropology to understand the customs of tribal communities. |
| (2) Anthology | a collection of poems, stories or other writings in one book (it is not a subject of study) | The poem appears in an anthology of Indian verse. |
| (3) Anatomy | the study of the structure of the body of humans, animals or plants, not of humankind and its development | Medical students learn anatomy in their first year. |
| (4) Astronomy | the study of the stars, planets and space | His interest in astronomy began with a small telescope. |
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