One Word Substitution MCQs

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One Word Substitution MCQs

Practice One Word Substitution MCQs with answers and detailed explanations. Learn vocabulary enhancement, precise word usage and commonly asked one word substitutions through multiple choice questions designed for SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC, JKSSB, Police, Teaching and other competitive exams.

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Question #521
One who treats urinary tract disorders
A. Nephrologist
B. Andrologist
C. Proctologist
D. Urologist

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
A urologist deals with urinary system diseases.

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Question #522
One who studies the origin and development of the universe
A. Cosmologist
B. Astrophysicist
C. Theologian
D. Astronomer

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Cosmology is the study of the universe's origin, evolution, and eventual fate.

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Question #523
One who studies the behavior of animals in their natural environment
A. Ethologist
B. Ecologist
C. Zoologist
D. Animal behaviorist

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Ethology is the scientific study of animal behavior, especially in natural conditions.

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Question #524
One who studies the classification of living organisms
A. Taxonomist
B. Systematist
C. Zoologist
D. Botanist

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Taxonomy is the science of classification.

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Question #525
One who studies the development of embryos
A. Morphologist
B. Biologist
C. Embryologist
D. Geneticist

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Embryology is the branch of biology that studies embryos.

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Question #526
One who studies ancient human history through excavations
A. Paleontologist
B. Anthropologist
C. Archaeologist
D. Historian

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Archaeology is the study of human history through material remains.

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Question #527
One who studies fossils
A. Paleontologist
B. Geologist
C. Archaeologist
D. Biologist

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Paleontology is the study of ancient life through fossils.

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Question #528
One who studies the origin of mankind
A. Sociologist
B. Anthropologist
C. Ethnologist
D. Psychologist

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Anthropology is the study of human societies and cultures, including origins.

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Question #529
One who studies the history and development of language
A. Philologist
B. Etymologist
C. Linguist
D. Semanticist

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Philology is the study of language in historical and comparative contexts.

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Question #530
One who studies the meaning of words
A. Semanticist
B. Etymologist
C. Lexicographer
D. Philologist

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Semantics is the study of meaning in language.

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Question #531
One who writes dictionaries
A. Philologist
B. Lexicographer
C. Grammarian
D. Etymologist

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
A lexicographer compiles dictionaries.

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Question #532
One who is a specialist in the study of insects
A. Ichthyologist
B. Entomologist
C. Arachnologist
D. Herpetologist

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Entomology is the study of insects.

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Question #533
One who studies spiders
A. Entomologist
B. Arachnologist
C. Malacologist
D. Herpetologist

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Arachnology is the study of spiders and related arachnids.

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Question #534
One who studies reptiles and amphibians
A. Ornithologist
B. Mammalogist
C. Herpetologist
D. Ichthyologist

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Herpetology is the study of reptiles and amphibians.

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Question #535
One who studies fish
A. Herpetologist
B. Mammalogist
C. Ichthyologist
D. Ornithologist

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Ichthyology is the study of fish.

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Question #536
One who studies birds
A. Ichthyologist
B. Mammalogist
C. Ornithologist
D. Herpetologist

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Ornithology is the study of birds.

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Question #537
One who studies mammals
A. Ichthyologist
B. Herpetologist
C. Ornithologist
D. Mammalogist

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Mammalogy is the study of mammals.

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Question #538
One who studies fungi
A. Microbiologist
B. Mycologist
C. Botanist
D. Virologist

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Mycology is the study of fungi.

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Question #539
One who studies algae
A. Phycologist
B. Microbiologist
C. Botanist
D. Mycologist

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Phycology is the study of algae.

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Question #540
One who studies viruses
A. Bacteriologist
B. Immunologist
C. Virologist
D. Epidemiologist

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Virology is the study of viruses.

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