Meaning: The study of the forms and structure of words or organisms
Hindi: आकृति विज्ञान/रूपविज्ञान
Synonyms: structure, form study
Asked in: SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Graduate Level) · SSC MTS 2024
morphology in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2024 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 the structure and form of animals and plantsAnswer & explanation
Answer: A) Morphology
Answer: Morphology
Explanation:
The phrase "the scientific study of the structure and form of animals and plants" refers to the external and internal shapes, forms, and structures of living organisms.
Let’s look at the options:
• Morphology – the study of the form and structure of organisms → रचना और आकार का अध्ययन → ✅ correct answer
• Biology – the general study of life and living organisms → जीवविज्ञान → ❌ too broad
• Botany – the study of plants → वनस्पति विज्ञान → ❌ only about plants
• Zoology – the study of animals → प्राणी विज्ञान → ❌ only about animals
So, the correct one-word substitute is Morphology. - SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Graduate Level) Homonyms & Homophones
From the given options, select the homonym that corresponds to both Definition (P) and Definition (Q).
(P) The study of the internal structure of words and how they are formed using morphemes
(Q) The study of the physical form, shape, and structural characteristics of organisms or rocksAnswer & explanation
Answer: A) Morphology
Meaning: morphology = the study of form *(आकृति-विज्ञान)* — Greek *morphē* = form, shape.
#B In linguistics it is the study of how words are built from morphemes *(रूप-विज्ञान, शब्द-रचना)* → (P).
#B In biology and geology it is the study of the shape and structure of organisms or landforms *(आकारिकी)* → (Q).
One word, two fields — a homonym.
Why the others are wrong.
#B Phonology = the study of speech sounds and their patterns *(ध्वनि-विज्ञान)* — sounds, not word structure or physical shape.
#B Topology = the branch of mathematics dealing with properties of shapes that survive stretching *(सांस्थिति-विज्ञान)* — fits neither definition.
#B Ontology = the branch of philosophy dealing with the
Examples
- “The linguist specialized in the morphology of ancient languages.”
morphology – questions
What is the meaning of morphology in Hindi?
morphology means “आकृति विज्ञान/रूपविज्ञान” in Hindi. In English: The study of the forms and structure of words or organisms
What are the synonyms of morphology?
Synonyms of morphology: structure, form study.
Has morphology been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – morphology has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Graduate Level), SSC MTS 2024.