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SSC GD 2021 PYQ — Question 29

SSC GD Constable (English) - 25th November 2021 Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q29

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What is the study of biological events in plants and animals, such as flowering, leafing, dormancy, reproduction, and migration timing, called?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Phenology.

  1. Phenology studies periodic biological events in plants and animals influenced by seasonal and climatic changes.
  2. Key phenomena include flowering, leaf shedding, dormancy, reproduction, and migration.
  3. It helps scientists understand climate change by tracking shifts in these events over time.
Explanation of Other Options:

  • Pomology – The study of fruit cultivation and production, including breeding and disease management.

  • Lichenology – The branch of botany that focuses on lichens, symbiotic associations between fungi and algae.

  • Synantherology – The study of the Asteraceae (Compositae) plant family, which includes sunflowers and daisies.