Zoology

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Who is considered to have originated the formal study of zoology?

  • Aristotle (correct)
  • Gregor Mendel
  • Carl Linnaeus
  • Charles Darwin

What does the term 'Zoology' mean?

  • Study of ecosystems
  • Study of plants
  • Study of animals (correct)
  • Study of microorganisms

What is the primary branch of biology that includes the scientific study of animals?

  • Microbiology
  • Ecology
  • Zoology (correct)
  • Botany

Who is known for his work in taxonomy and the development of the binomial nomenclature system?

<p>Carl Linnaeus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did the study of animals largely move forward?

<p>During the Renaissance and early modern period (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who opposed cow slaughter in the 1860s in British India?

<p>Namdhari (Kooka) Sikhs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who supported the cow protection movement in the late 19th century?

<p>Swami Dayananda Saraswati (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which religious group was broadly opposed to the cow protection movement?

<p>Muslims (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did the cow protection movement gain broad support among the followers of Indian religions?

<p>1880s (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which movement attracted support from Mahatma Gandhi in the early 20th century?

<p>Cow protection movement (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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