Meaning: A scientist who studies plants
Hindi: वनस्पतिशास्त्री
Synonyms: plant scientist
Asked in: SSC MTS 2025 · SSC CHSL 2021 T-1
botanist in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2025 One Word Substitution
Choose the most suitable one-word substitution for the following.
A person who studies plants.Answer & explanation
Answer: B) Botanist
Correct Answer: Botanist (Option 2)
'Botanist' is a scientist who specializes in the study of plants (botany). It is the most precise one-word substitution.
Why the other options are wrong:
Option 1 - 'Zoologist' studies animals — not plants.
Option 3 - 'Biologist' studies all living organisms (plants and animals) broadly — not specifically plants.
Option 4 - 'Horticulturist' specializes in the cultivation of garden plants — this is about growing plants, not studying them scientifically.
Examples
- “The botanist discovered a new species of orchid.”
botanist – questions
What is the meaning of botanist in Hindi?
botanist means “वनस्पतिशास्त्री” in Hindi. In English: A scientist who studies plants
What are the synonyms of botanist?
Synonyms of botanist: plant scientist.
Has botanist been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – botanist has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2025, SSC CHSL 2021 T-1.