anthropology meaning in Hindi

anthropology in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CPO 2024 T-1 One Word Substitution

   Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
   The study of Man

   AAutobiographyBBiographyCBiologyDAnthropology
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) Anthropology

   The one-word substitute for "The study of Man" is:
   Anthropology
   Explanation:
   • Anthropology is the study of humans, their societies, cultures, and their development. It is the field that fits the description of "the study of Man."
   The other options do not fit:
   • Autobiography: A biography written by the person it is about.
   • Biography: The story of someone's life written by someone else.
   • Biology: The study of living organisms and life processes, not specifically humans.
   So, the correct answer is Anthropology.

2. SSC CGL 2025 T-1 One Word Substitution

   Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'The study of human races, origins, and societies'.

   A(a) AnthropologyB(b) ArchaeologyC(c) EthnologyD(d) Sociology
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) (a) Anthropology

   Anthropology — the broad study of human races, origins, behaviour, and societies.
   Archaeology — study of human history through excavation.
   Ethnology — study of characteristics of different peoples (a branch of anthropology).
   Sociology — study of social behaviour and society.

3. SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level) One Word Substitution

   In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
   The study of humans, past and present.

   APsychologyBAnthropologyCPsephologyDSeismology
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Anthropology

   Meaning: Anthropology = the study of human beings, their origins, societies and cultures, past and present *(मानवशास्त्र, नृविज्ञान)*.
   Greek *anthropos* = human + *-logy* = study.
   
   Why the others are wrong.
   #B Psychology = the study of the mind and behaviour *(मनोविज्ञान)* — the mind, not humankind as a whole.
   #B Psephology = the study of elections and voting trends *(चुनाव-विज्ञान)*.
   #B Seismology = the study of earthquakes *(भूकंप विज्ञान)*.
   
   Answer: Anthropology
   
   *Anthropos = man — as in philanthropist, a lover of mankind.*

4. SSC CGL 2023 T-1 One Word Substitution

   Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
   The study of evolution of mankind

   AAnthropologyBPsychologyCAnthologyDBiology
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) Anthropology

   Answer: Anthropology
   Solution:
   • The study of the evolution and development of mankind is called Anthropology (मानवशास्त्र).
   • Option analysis:
   • ✅ Anthropology – correct meaning
   • Psychology – study of mind and behavior (मनोविज्ञान)
   • Anthology – collection of literary works (संग्रह)
   • Biology – study of living organisms (जीवविज्ञान)
   ✅ Therefore, the correct answer is: Anthropology.

Examples

• “She is pursuing a degree in anthropology.”

anthropology – questions

What is the meaning of anthropology in Hindi?

anthropology means “मानवशास्त्र” in Hindi. In English: The scientific study of human beings, societies, and cultures

What are the synonyms of anthropology?

Synonyms of anthropology: ethnology, human science.

Has anthropology been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – anthropology has been asked 4 times in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level), SSC CGL 2025 T-1, SSC CPO 2024 T-1, SSC CGL 2023 T-1.

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