Question

Match the branches of biology with the areas of study. Choose the answer which gives the correct combination of alphabets of the two columns.

Branches of biology	Area of study
A. Helminthology	p. Study of insects
B. Entomology	q. Study of fungi
C. Ornithology	r. Study of algae
D. Phycology	s. Study of birds
	t. Study of worms

• A. A- t, B- p, C- s, D- r
• B. A- p, B- s, C- q, D- t
• C. A- r, B- p, C- p, D- q
• D. A- s, B- t, C- t, D- p

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

A- t, B- p, C- s, D- r

Helminthology is the study of parasitic worms or helminths which cause infection in various animals.
Entomology is the scientific study of the insects and their characteristics.
Ornithology is the branch of zoology that concerns the study of birds and their characters.
Phycology is the scientific study of algae. Whereas, the branch of biology that dealt with fungi is called as mycology.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.