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The study of sound is called

Acoustics
Aeronautics
Aesthetics
Agronomy

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

The study of sound is called Acoustics.
The science or art of flight is called Aeronautics.
The philosophy of fine arts Aesthetics.
The science of soil management is called Agronomy.

1. The technique of communication by signs made with the fingers is called

Ethnology
Ethology
Dactylology
Etymology

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

The study of human races is called Ethnology.

The study of animal behaviour is called Ethology.

The study of origin and history of words is called Etymology.

2. 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.

3. The study of human population with the help of the records of the number of births and deaths is called

Ecology.
Demography.
Entomology.
Epigraphy.

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

The study of relation of animals and plants to their surroundings, animate and inanimate is called Ecology.

The study of insects is called Entomology.

The study of inscriptions is called Epigraphy.

4. The art of elegant speech or writing is called

Paleography
Physiognomy
Sericulture
Rhetoric

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

The study of ancient writing systems and the deciphering and dating of historical manuscripts is called Paleography.

A person's facial features or expression, esp. when regarded as indicative of character or ethnic origin is called Physiognomy.

The production of silk and the rearing of silkworms for this purpose is called Sericulture.

5. 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.