Match List-I with List-II
| List-I | List-II | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Study | Subject | ||
| (A) | Ornithology | (I) | Insects |
| (B) | Phycology | (II) | Fungi |
| (C) | Mycology | (III) | Algae |
| (D) | Entomology | (IV) | Birds |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
The name of each branch of study comes from the Greek word for what it studies, followed by -logy (study of).
(A) Ornithology — this matches (IV) Birds, from ornis, bird.
(B) Phycology — this matches (III) Algae, from phykos, seaweed.
(C) Mycology — this matches (II) Fungi, from mykes, fungus.
(D) Entomology — this matches (I) Insects, from entomon, insect.