SNAP 2015 GK Preparation
SNAP 2015 GK Preparation series. GK is a differentiator when it comes to SNAP. Most of the aspirants don’t prepare for the section and end up scoring below expectations. Though one cannot prepare for GK in a month, one can always do things that are enough to do reasonably well in the test. One can prepare topic wise, go through past papers and find the commonly asked GK topics and even take calculated guesses in the test. To help you prepare for SNAP 2015 GK section, we are going to write a series of articles focusing on GK. Every article will also be available in PDF format for download and easy viewing. Let’s dive into our #3 article in this series: Sciences and Studies.
The questions could either be in the form of a direct one asking you the name or the definition of the science or in the form of a match the following question. However, the most important usage ofthis bit of information is, perhaps due to the fact that a lot of words have common roots and so, it will help you guess intelligently as we have maintained throughout the series. The best quizzer or a GK expert is not one who knows everything but one who can relate knowledge of several things.
There are numerous sciences and studies around the world so, we have shortlisted around 150 of them that are highly important. Although it might sound a bit taxing, aspirants are advised to go through all of them.
| Name | Purpose |
| acoustics | science of sound |
| adenology | study of glands |
| aerodynamics | dynamics of gases; science of movement in a flow of air or gas |
| aerolithology | study of aerolites; meteorites |
| aerology | study of the atmosphere |
| aeronautics | study of navigation through air or space |
| aerostatics | science of air pressure; art of ballooning |
| algedonics | science of pleasure and pain |
| algology | study of algae |
| anaesthesiology | study of anaesthetics |
| anatomy | study of the structure of the body |
| anemology | study of winds |
| angiology | study of blood flow and lymphatic system |
| anthropology | study of human cultures |
| apiology | study of bees |
| arachnology | study of spiders |
| archaeology | study of human material remains |
| arthrology | study of joints |
| astrology | study of influence of stars on people |
| astronomy | study of celestial bodies |
| audiology | study of hearing |
| bacteriology | study of bacteria |
| bibliology | study of books |
| biology | study of life |
| biometrics | study of biological measurement |
| botany | study of plants |
| cardiology | study of the heart |
| cartography | the science of making maps and globes |
| chemistry | study of properties of substances |
| chirography | study of handwriting or penmanship |
| chirology | study of the hands |
| chiropody | medical science of feet |
| craniology | study of the skull |
| dactylography | the study of fingerprints |
| dactylology | study of sign language |
| dendrochronology | study of tree rings |
| dendrology | study of trees |
| dermatoglyphics | the study of skin patterns and fingerprints |
| dermatology | study of skin |
| edaphology | study of soils |
| ekistics | study of human settlement |
| endocrinology | study of glands |
| entomology | study of insects |
| epidemiology | study of diseases; epidemics |
| epistemology | study of grounds of knowledge |
| eremology | study of deserts |
| etiology | the science of causes; especially of disease |
| etymology | study of origins of words |
| euthenics | science concerned with improving living conditions |
| gastroenterology | study of stomach; intestines |
| gastronomy | study of fine dining |
| geochronology | study of measuring geological time |
| geology | study of earth’s crust |
| glyptography | the art of engraving on gems |
| grammatology | study of systems of writing |
| graphology | study of handwriting |
| gynaecology | study of women’s physiology |
| hedonics | part of ethics or psychology dealing with pleasure |
| heliology | science of the sun |
| helminthology | study of worms |
| hematology | study of blood |
| hepatology | study of liver |
| herpetology | study of reptiles and amphibians |
| hierology | science of sacred matters |
| histology | study of the tissues of organisms |
| hoplology | the study of weapons |
| horticulture | study of gardening |
| hygrology | study of humidity |
| iatrology | treatise or text on medical topics; study of medicine |
| ichnography | art of drawing ground plans; a ground plan |
| ichthyology | study of fish |
| iridology | study of the iris; diagnosis of disease based on the iris of the eye |
| karyology | study of cell nuclei |
| kinematics | study of motion |
| kinesics | study of gestural communication |
| kinesiology | study of human movement and posture |
| kinetics | study of forces producing or changing motion |
| lepidopterology | study of butterflies and moths |
| lexicology | study of words and their meanings |
| lexigraphy | art of definition of words |
| linguistics | study of language |
| lithology | study of rocks |
| meteorology | study of weather |
| metrology | science of weights and measures |
| morphology | study of forms and the development of structures |
| mycology | study of funguses |
| myology | study of muscles |
| myrmecology | study of ants |
| nephology | study of clouds |
| nephrology | study of the kidneys |
| neurology | study of nervous system |
| nosology | study of diseases |
| notaphily | collecting of bank-notes and cheques |
| numismatics | study of coins |
| obstetrics | study of midwifery |
| oceanography | study of oceans |
| odontology | study of teeth |
| oncology | study of tumours |
| oneirology | study of dreams |
| oology | study of eggs |
| ophiology | study of snakes |
| ophthalmology | study of eye diseases |
| optics | study of light |
| optometry | science of examining the eyes |
| ornithology | study of birds |
| orology | study of mountains |
| osmology | study of smells and olfactory processes |
| osteology | study of bones |
| otology | study of the ear |
| otorhinolaryngology | study of ear, nose and throat |
| palaeontology | study of fossils |
| papyrology | study of paper |
| parasitology | study of parasites |
| pathology | study of disease |
| pedagogics | study of teaching |
| periodontics | study of gums |
| philately | study of postage stamps |
| philology | study of ancient texts; historical linguistics |
| phonology | study of speech sounds |
| physiology | study of processes of life |
| plutology | political economy; study of wealth |
| pneumatics | study of mechanics of gases |
| podiatry | study and treatment of disorders of the foot; chiropody |
| potamology | study of rivers |
| psalligraphy | the art of paper-cutting to make pictures |
| radiology | study of X-rays and their medical applications |
| rhinology | study of the nose |
| seismology | study of earthquakes |
| selenology | study of the moon |
| semantics | study of meaning |
| sphygmology | study of the pulse |
| taxidermy | art of curing and stuffing animals |
| tectonics | science of structure of objects, buildings and landforms |
| thalassography | science of the sea |
| thanatology | study of death and its customs |
| toxicology | study of poisons |
| trichology | study of hair and its disorders |
| urology | study of urine; urinary tract |
| vexillology | study of flags |
| virology | study of viruses |
| xylology | study of wood |
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