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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. The art of making fireworks is called

Chromatics
Cosmogony
Cosmography
Cosmology

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

The science of the nature of heavenly bodies is called Cosmogony.

The science that describes and maps the main features of the universe is called Cosmography.

The science of the nature, origin and history of the universe is called Cosmology.

2. The study and tracing of lines of descent or development is called

Ganealogy
Ergonomy
Eugenics
Genetics

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

The study of effect of environment on workers is called Ergonomy.

The science of improving a human population by controlled breeding to increase the occurrence of desirable heritable characteristics is called Eugenics.

The study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics is called Genetics.

3. 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.

4. 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.

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.