Choose the correct word which can substitute the following words:
Collection and study of postage and revenue stamps
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Philately
Philately is the collection and study of postage stamps and related items such as revenue stamps. The word was made from the Greek philos (loving) and ateleia (freedom from charges), because a stamp shows that the charge has been paid.
Example: His interest in philately began with the stamps on his grandfather's letters.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 1: Anthology — Incorrect. An anthology is a collection of poems, stories or other writings in one book.
Example: The book is an anthology of modern Indian poetry.
Option 2: Convoy — Incorrect. A convoy is a group of vehicles or ships travelling together, often for protection.
Example: The army trucks moved in a convoy.
Option 4: Numeracy — Incorrect. Numeracy is the ability to understand and work with numbers. (The collection and study of coins is numismatics.)
Example: Basic numeracy is needed for everyday shopping.