Match the definitions in List-I with the subjects of study mentioned in List-II:-
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List-I (Definitions) |
List-II (Subjects of study) |
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(A) Study of the movements of stars and planets |
(I) Immunology |
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(B) Study of protection against diseases |
(II) Astrology |
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(C) Study of blood |
(III) Palaeontology |
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(D) Study of fossils |
(IV) Hematology |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → (A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)
| List-I | List-II | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| (A) Study of the movements of stars and planets | (II) Astrology | Astrology (from Greek astron, star) deals with the positions and movements of the stars and planets. It is the only subject in List-II about them (see the Note). |
| (B) Study of protection against diseases | (I) Immunology | Immunology is the study of the immune system, the body's defence against disease. |
| (C) Study of blood | (IV) Hematology | Hematology (from Greek haima, blood) is the study of blood and blood diseases. |
| (D) Study of fossils | (III) Palaeontology | Palaeontology is the study of fossils, the remains of ancient plants and animals. |
Note: Strictly, the scientific study of the movements of stars and planets is astronomy; astrology is the belief that their positions influence human lives. Astrology is the only List-II subject connected with stars and planets, so (A)-(II) is fixed by elimination. Pairs (B), (C) and (D) are certain, and only Option (3) has all of them.