Previous year MCQs

General science UPPSC 1995 GS-I
Question

Study of Zoology deals with:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Both living and dead animals

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Both living and dead animals”.
Zoology is the scientific study of animals, both living and extinct.

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