Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

____________ is the scientific study of material remains like relics and monuments of past human life.

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  1. Theology
  2. Archaeology
  3. Biology
  4. Geology

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Option 2 : Archaeology
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The correct answer is 'Archaeology'.
 
Key Points
  • The correct word, Archaeology is the study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains. (पुरातत्व).
    • Example: Archaeologists unearthed an ancient tomb in the archaeological site.
  • Hence, the correct discipline to study material remains like relics and monuments of past human life is 'Archaeology'.
Therefore, the correct answer is- “Option 2”.
 
Additional Information
  • Theology is the study of the nature of God and religious belief. (धर्मशास्त्र)
  • Biology is the natural science that studies life and living organisms, including their physical structure, chemical processes, molecular interactions, physiological mechanisms, development and evolution. (जीव विज्ञान)
  • Geology is the study of the solid Earth, the rocks of which it is composed, and the processes by which they change over time. It can also include the study of the solid features of any terrestrial planet or natural satellite. (भूविज्ञान)
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