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The therapeutic use of sunlight is called

Gymnastics
Heliotherapy
Geology
Histology

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Exercises developing or displaying physical agility and coordination is called Gymnastics.

The science that deals with the earth's physical structure and substance, its history, and the processes that act on it is called Geology.

The study of the microscopic structure of tissues is called Histology.

1. Chemistry in ancient times is called

Anatomy
Alchemy
Bibliography
Anthropology

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

The science dealing with the structure of animals, plants or human body is called Anatomy.

The study of history of a list of books on a subject is called Bibliography.

The science that deals with the origin, physical and cultural development of mankind is called Anthropology.

2. The science of law is called

Iconology
Jurisprudence
Lexicography
Numismatics

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

The study of visual imagery and its symbolism and interpretation is called Iconology.

The practice of compiling dictionaries Lexicography

The study or collection of coins, paper currency, and medals is called Numismatics.

3. The study of plants is called

Bacteriology.
Astrology.
Arboriculture.
Botany.

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

The study of bacteria is called Bacteriology.

The study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs is called Astrology.

Cultivation of trees and vegetables is called Arboriculture.

4. The study of rocks is called

Philately
Petrology
Philology
Phonetics

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

he collection and study of postage stamps is called Philately.

The branch of knowledge that deals with the structure, historical development, and relationships of a language or languages is called Philology.

The study and classification of speech sounds is called Phonetics.

5. The art of secret writings is called

Dactylography
Cytology
Cryogenics
Cypher

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

The study of finger prints for the purpose of identification is called Dactylography.

The branch of biology concerned with the structure and function of plant and animal cells is called Cytology.

The branch of physics dealing with the production and effects of very low temperatures is called Cryogenics.