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
Anthropology is the study of human beings: their origin, development, societies and cultures (from the Greek "anthropos", human + "-logy", study). This matches "the study of humankind" and "human evolution".
Example: She studied anthropology to understand the customs of tribal communities.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 2: Anthology — Incorrect. An anthology is a collection of poems, stories or other writings in one book; it is not a subject of study. (Anthology and anthropology look alike: an anthology is a book of collected writings, anthropology is the study of humankind.)
Example: The poem appears in an anthology of Indian verse.
Option 3: Anatomy — Incorrect. Anatomy is the study of the structure of the body of humans, animals or plants, not of humankind and its development.
Example: Medical students learn anatomy in their first year.
Option 4: Astronomy — Incorrect. Astronomy is the study of the stars, planets and space.
Example: His interest in astronomy began with a small telescope.
The following words have also been asked in other CUET (UG) English papers:
| Word | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| anthology | 21-05 S1 | 02-06 S2 | – | – | – |