Which one of the following best explains the word ‘Falconry’?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Uncle Jaswant trains a hawk to hunt rabbits in the fields and to fly back to his gloved hand.
| Falconry (given word) | |
|---|---|
| Meaning | the keeping and training of falcons and other birds of prey to hunt |
| Example | At the desert festival, a man showed the crowd the old art of falconry, and his bird swooped down on a lure. |
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 2: Meher spends her weekends at the lake, noting the calls, feathers and habits of wild birds. — Incorrect. This is about the study of birds, which is ornithology.
Option 3: Ravi keeps bees in wooden boxes in his orchard and sells their honey. — Incorrect. This is about keeping bees for honey, which is apiculture.
Option 4: Dr Sen treats sick cows, dogs and goats at the animal hospital in her town. — Incorrect. This is about treating sick animals, which is veterinary science.