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SSC MTS 2019 PYQ — Question 47

SSC MTS Previous Year - 02 August 2019 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q47

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______ is the study of ancient plants, like mosses, that grow in moist, humid environments.

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Correct answer: B

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The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Bryology.

  • Bryology: Bryology is the study of ancient plants, like mosses, that grow in moist, humid environments. These plants are some of the oldest species on Earth.
  • Ethnobotany: Study of a region's plants and their practical uses through the traditional knowledge of local culture and people.
  • Palynology: Study of pollen grains and other spores.
  • Dendrology: Scientific study of trees.