Which one of the following best explains the word ‘Petrology’?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Shyam is doing scientific study of rocks.
Petrology is the scientific study of rocks: their origin, structure and composition. It comes from the Greek petra (rock) + -logy (study). Shyam studies rocks scientifically, so this sentence explains petrology.
Example: Petrology helps geologists find out how mountains were formed.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 1: Mr. James spent his entire life in the study of birds. — Incorrect. The study of birds is ornithology.
Option 2: Meena has vast experience of doing choreography for many events. — Incorrect. Choreography is the art of designing dance steps and movements; it is not the study of rocks.
Option 4: Sita is studying communication between minds by some means other than sensory perception. — Incorrect. Communication between minds without the senses is telepathy.
The following words have also been asked in other CUET (UG) English papers:
| Word | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| petrology | 11-05 S1 | – | – | – | – |