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Environment & Ecology UPPSC 2001 GS-I
Question

Which of the following statements are true for bionomics? Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

A. It literally means 'management of life'
B. It is a synonym for ecology
C. It stresses on the value of natural system which influence human systems

Codes:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: All are correct

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “All are correct”.
The correct answer is (4) All are correct

1) Bionomics is derived from Greek words 'bios' (life) and 'nomos' (management or arrangement).

2) Bionomics and ecology both deal with the relationships between organisms and their environment.

3) Bionomics emphasizes the importance of understanding how natural systems function and how they interact with human systems.

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