entomology meaning in Hindi

entomology in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025 One Word Substitution

   Choose the correct one-word substitution for:
   "The scientific study of insects."

   AOrnithologyBEntomologyCAnthropologyDZoology
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Entomology

   Option 2 (Entomology) is correct as it is the branch of zoology dealing specifically with insects.
   Option 1 (Ornithology) is wrong because it refers to the study of birds.
   Option 3 (Anthropology) is wrong as it is the study of human beings and their societies.
   Option 4 (Zoology) is wrong because it is the broad study of all animals, not just insects.

2. SSC Steno 2026 T-1 One Word Substitution

   Choose the one which can be substituted for the given word/sentence.
   The study of insects.

   AAnthropologyBZoologyCEtymologyDEntomology
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) Entomology

   Meaning: entomology = the scientific study of insects *(कीट विज्ञान)*.
   Greek entomon = insect (literally "cut into segments", from the notched insect body) + -logy = study.
   Why the others are wrong.
   • anthropology = the study of human beings, their societies and cultures *(मानव विज्ञान)* — Greek *anthropos* = man.
   • zoology = the study of animals as a whole *(प्राणी विज्ञान)* — too broad; insects are only one branch of it.
   • etymology = the study of the origin and history of words *(शब्द-व्युत्पत्ति शास्त्र)* — the classic sound-alike trap for *entomology*.
   Word help.
   insect = a small six-legged creature such as an ant or a bee *(कीट)*.
   *Entomology has ENT like an ant; etymology has a T like

3. SSC CPO 2022 T-1 One Word Substitution

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

   AAnatomyBAnemologyCEntomologyDZoology
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Entomology

   Answer: 3 (Entomology)
   Solution (Correct Option - 3: Entomology):
   The phrase “the scientific study of worms and insects” is best captured by the word “Entomology”, which specifically refers to the branch of zoology that deals with the study of insects.
   ✔ Example:
   She specialises in entomology and studies the life cycle of ants and beetles.
   Why other options are incorrect:
   Anatomy – study of the structure of living organisms (शरीर रचना विज्ञान).
   Anemology – study of wind (हवा का अध्ययन), unrelated to insects.
   Zoology – study of animals in general (प्राणी विज्ञान), broader field than entomology.
   Difficult Word Meanings:
   Entomology – scientific study of insects (कीटविज्ञान)
   Anatomy – study of b

4. SSC CPO 2023 T-1 One Word Substitution

   Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
   Study of science of insects

   AEntomologyBAnthropologyCEcologyDMicrobiology
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) Entomology

   The option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words "Study of science of insects" is Entomology.
   Entomology: Entomology is the scientific study of insects. It involves the examination of their anatomy, behavior, life cycle, classification, and ecological roles.
   Anthropology: Anthropology is the study of humanity, including its societies, cultures, origins, development, and various aspects of human life.
   Ecology: Ecology is the scientific study of the relationships between living organisms and their environments. It examines the interactions between organisms and the ecosystems they inhabit.
   Microbiology: Microbiology is the branch of biology that deals with micr

5. SSC MTS 2023 One Word Substitution

   Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words.
   He studies the subject known as the scientific study of insects.

   AEntomologyBEtymologyCBiologyDAlchemy
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) Entomology

   Answer: 1
   Solution: The correct one-word substitute for "the scientific study of insects" is Entomology.
   • Entomology (कीटविज्ञान) is the branch of zoology concerned with the study of insects.
   Option 2 – Etymology ❌: the study of the origin and history of words (शब्दों की उत्पत्ति का अध्ययन).
   Option 3 – Biology ❌: the broad study of living organisms (जीव विज्ञान), not specific to insects.
   Option 4 – Alchemy ❌: an ancient practice related to turning base metals into gold (रसायन विद्या), unrelated to insect study.
   Thus, Entomology is the correct and precise one-word substitute.

6. SSC CGL 2021 T-1 One Word Substitution

   Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
   Study of insects

   AEntomologyBGeologyCBiologyDEcology
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) Entomology

   Explanation:
   • Entomology is the scientific study of insects (कीटविज्ञान).
   ❌ Why other options are incorrect:
   • Geology – ❌ Study of the Earth, rocks, and minerals (भूविज्ञान)
   • Biology – ❌ Study of living organisms in general (जीवविज्ञान)
   • Ecology – ❌ Study of the relationship between organisms and their environment (पर्यावरण विज्ञान)
   ✔️ Final Answer: Entomology ✅

Examples

• “She specialized in entomology at university.”

entomology – questions

What is the meaning of entomology in Hindi?

entomology means “कीट विज्ञान” in Hindi. In English: The scientific study of insects

What are the synonyms of entomology?

Synonyms of entomology: insect study.

Has entomology been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – entomology has been asked 7 times in SSC exams: SSC Steno 2026 T-1, SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025, SSC CPO 2023 T-1, SSC MTS 2023, SSC CPO 2022 T-1, SSC CGL 2021 T-1, SSC GD 2021 T-1.

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