Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
The branch of geography that studies mountains and their formation
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Orography.
Correct word: Orography
Meaning: The branch of geography that studies mountains and their formation.
Example: The geographer specialized in orography to understand the Himalayan ranges.
Meaning of the other words:
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Mythography = the study or recording of myths.
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Orthography = the conventional spelling system of a language.
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Palaeography = the study of ancient writing and scripts.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.