SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 40

SSC CGL - 16 Aug 2021 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q40

______ is a branch of biology that studies fungi.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Mycology.

Mycology is the branch of biology concerned with the study of fungi, including their genetic and biochemical properties, their taxonomy and their use to humans, which may include as a source for tinder, traditional medicine, food and entheogens, as well as their dangers, such as toxicity or infection.