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What is the primary focus of zoology?
What is the primary focus of zoology?
- Study of animals and their interactions with ecosystems (correct)
- Study of plant life
- Study of human anatomy
- Study of geological formations
What does the term 'zoology' mean?
What does the term 'zoology' mean?
- Classification of minerals
- Study of ancient civilizations
- Knowledge or study of animals (correct)
- Study of weather patterns
Who is considered to have originated the formal study of zoology?
Who is considered to have originated the formal study of zoology?
- Aristotle (correct)
- Charles Darwin
- Carl Linnaeus
- Gregor Mendel
When did modern zoology have its origins?
When did modern zoology have its origins?
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What did Aristotle consider animals to be?
What did Aristotle consider animals to be?
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Which university is Prof. H.C.S.Bisht associated with?
Which university is Prof. H.C.S.Bisht associated with?
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Where is Dr. N.N.Pandey a Principal Scientist?
Where is Dr. N.N.Pandey a Principal Scientist?
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Which individual is a Retd. Prof. from Gurukul Kangri University?
Which individual is a Retd. Prof. from Gurukul Kangri University?
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Who is the Programme Coordinator at Uttarakhand Open University?
Who is the Programme Coordinator at Uttarakhand Open University?
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Where is Dr. Pankaj Bahuguna an Asstt. Professor?
Where is Dr. Pankaj Bahuguna an Asstt. Professor?
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Study Notes
Definition and History of Zoology
- The term 'zoology' comes from the Greek words 'zoon', meaning animal, and 'logos', meaning study or knowledge.
- Zoology is the primary study of animals, focusing on their structure, behavior, evolution, classification, and distribution.
- Aristotle is considered to have originated the formal study of zoology.
- Modern zoology has its origins in the 19th century.
Perspectives on Animals
- Aristotle considered animals to be living organisms that possess a soul, distinguishing them from plants.
Notable Professionals
- Prof. H.C.S.Bisht is associated with Gurukul Kangri University.
- Dr. N.N.Pandey is a Principal Scientist at the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI).
- Dr. S.K.Goyal is a Retd. Prof. from Gurukul Kangri University.
- Dr. S.K.Sharma is the Programme Coordinator at Uttarakhand Open University.
- Dr. Pankaj Bahuguna is an Asstt. Professor at the Uttarakhand University of Horticulture and Forestry.
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