One Word Substitution - Substitution Exercise - 3 for University Admission Test, Job Application Test, BCS Exam and Any Competitive Examination

TOPIC: SUBSTITUTION

1. A Bangladeshi living in Canada is a/an: [JU (D) 10-11]

A. foreigner

B. alien

C. expatriate

D. patriot

E. traitor

Answer: C

2. A person who leaves his or her country to settle in another country — [Dhaka Board-11]

A. Emigrant

B. Immigrant

C. Foreigner

D. Traveller

Answer: A

3. A person who has come to live permanently in a country from his own is called -

A. an immigrant

B. an emigrant

C. a foreigner

D. a traveler

Answer: A

4. 'Alien' means- [খাদ্য অধিদপ্তরের সহকারী পরিচালক-০৭]

A. One living in a foreigner country

B. a foreigner

C. A stranger from abroad

D. A man who leaves for another country

Answer: B

5. One who resides in a country of which he is not a citizen [পাসপোর্ট ও ইমিগ্রেশন অধিদপ্তর-০৭]

A. Alien (বিদেশী)

B. Native (দেশীয়)

C. Foreigner

D. Prodigal (অমিতব্যয়ী)

Answer: A

6. One who converts hide into leather is a/an- [খাদ্য অধিদপ্তরের পরিদর্শক]

A. tanner

B. usurer

C. plumber

D. janitor

Answer: A

7. One who walks on foot. [সহকারী পরিচালক (পরিসংখ্যান)]

A. traveller

B. pedestrian

C. rider

D. omnipotent

Answer: B

8. One who mends shoes is a- [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (মুক্তিযোদ্ধা)]

A. carpenter

B. butcher

C. cobbler

D. potter

Answer: C

9. A person who studies ancient things and relics is- [IU (B) 14-15]

A. a researcher

B. a pelican

C. a linguist

D. an archaeologist

Answer: D

10. One who hates mankind is - [IU (B) 15-16]

A. a philanthropist

B. a pantheist

C. an atheist

D. a misanthropist

Answer: D

11. A person who sells flowers — [সহকারী পরিচালক (ক্যাপিটাল)]

A. flowerist

B. florist

C. gardener

D. hawker

Answer: B

12. 'Philogyny' (নারীপ্রেম) implies the meaning - [IU (C) 15-16]

A. One who loves women

B. The study of women

C. One who hates women

D. Theory of feminism

Answer: A

13. He sacrificed his life for the country. He is a/an- [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক]

A. interpreter

B. worker

C. martyr

D. patriot

Answer: C

14. One who sacrifices his life for a noble cause — (কোনো মহৎ কারণে যে জীবন উৎসর্গ করে) [দুর্নীতি দমন ব্যুরো]

A. Revolutionary

B. Martyr

C. Patriot

D. Soldier

Answer: B

15. One who is the hater of women is a/an- [প্রাথমিক শিক্ষা অধিদপ্তর]

A. somnambulist

B. imposter

C. misogynist

D. pilgrim

Answer: C

16. One who studies heavenly bodies is called — [RU (A4) 13-14]

A. Astrologer

B. Astronomer

C. Palmist

D. Vintner

Answer: B

17. A patriot is - [সরকারি মাধ্যমিক বিদ্যালয়]

A. who loves his country

B. who loves his family

C. who loves his comrades

D. who loves his children

Answer: A

18. A philanthropist is someone who — [DU (A) 13-14]

A. is extremely intelligent

B. is rich and helps the poor and the needy

C. studies philology

D. understands the secret of life

Answer: B

19. A philanthropist is one who helps ________________________ [JNU (B) 17-18]

A. the poor and those in need of money

B. people earn money in easy ways

C. the government by giving money

D. those working for saving money

Answer: A

20. Philanthropist means - [সরকারি প্রাথমিক বিদ্যালয়]

A. a person of charity (দানশীল ব্যক্তি)

B. a person of wide views

C. an expert

D. a man of wisdom

Answer: A

21. A person who eats human flesh is a- [IU (H) 06-07, RU (A) 18-19]

A. carnivore

B. cobbler

C. cannibal

D. cartographer

Answer: C

22. Misanthropist means--. [25th BCS]

A. One who flirts with ladies

B. One who believes that God is in everything

C. A hater of mankind

D. A person of narrow views

Answer: C

23. One who tries to do good to mankind is a — [IU (C) 14-15, NSTU (C) 15-16]

A. Misogynist

B. Misanthropist

C. Cosmopolitan

D. Philanthropist

Answer: D

24. One who loves and serves mankind is — [BSMRSTU(E) 12-13, etc.]

A. a philanthropist

B. an optimist

C. a socialist

D. a misanthropist

Answer: A

25. What is the single word for 'A hater of mankind'? [RU 08-09]

A. Hatred

B. Enemy

C. Misanthrope

D. None of these

Answer: C

26. One who hates mankind is a/an- [JU (C2) 12-13]

A. misanthrope

B. sadist

C. philanthropist

D. atheist (নাস্তিক)

Answer: A

27. A sadist is-

A. a person sad by nature

B. something that makes one sad

C. one addicted to drinking

D. one who gets pleasure from hurting others

Answer: D

28. Who is a misogynist (নারীবিদ্বেষী)? [BRUR (A) 13-14]

A. A man who loves women

B. A man who hates women

C. A man who lives with women

D. A man who kills women

Answer: B

29. A misogynist (নারীবিদ্বেষী) hates [RU (D) 07-08, BSMRSTU (C) 14-15]

A. women (নারী)

B. people

C. men

D. liars

Answer: A

30. 'A hater of women' means — [IU 05-06, RU 09-10]

A. aviator

B. Iconoclast

C. vintner

D. misogynist (নারীবিদ্বেষী)

Answer: D

31. 'One who breaks images' is called- [RU (A3-odd roll) 12-13, BRUR (D)-16-17]

A. Imposter

B. Iconoclast

C. Cannibal

D. Aviary

Answer: B

32. "A misanthrope" is one ----. [BSMRSTU (E) 13-14]

A. who flirts with ladies

B. who hates women

C. who disbelieves in God

D. who hates mankind

Answer: D

33. A person pretending to be somebody he is not = [Trust Bank-11]

A. Magician

B. Rogue (বদমাশ)

C. Liar

D. Imposter

Answer: D

34. One working in the same place is a — [বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংক]

A. friend

B. colleague

C. leader

D. contemporary

Answer: B

35. Choose the right word for 'One who has been before another' [KU (খাবার ও পুষ্টি) 11-12]

A. Successor

B. Predecessor

C. Antecedent

D. Contemporary

Answer: B

36. A person who was before another refers to [KU (ব্যবসায় প্রশাসন) 11-12]

A. predecessor

B. contemporary

C. superior

D. successor

Answer: A

37. The word ‘Somnambulist’ means-- [বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংক]

A. a sleep walker

B. a daydreamer

C. an optimist

D. a night dreamer

Answer: A

38. A person unable to pay his debts— (যে তার ঋণ শোধ করতে অক্ষম) [RU (Law) 07-08, etc.]

A. poor/destitute

B. solvent

C. miser (কৃপণ)

D. insolvent/bankrupt

Answer: D

39. One who deals in cattle is — (যে গবাদি পশু ব্যবসা করে) [RU (মার্কেটিং) 09-10]

A. Drover

B. Auctioneer

C. Jockey

D. Seller

Answer: A

40. One versed in horsemanship is called ----. [সহকারী পরিচালক]

A. Horseman

B. Rider

C. Jockey

D. Lancer

Answer: C

41. One who collects postage stamps - [বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংক]

A. Lexicographer

B. Philatelist

C. Vendor

D. Stamp collector

Answer: B

42. 'Philatelist' means a -- [JU (D6) 13-14]

A. person involved in charity

B. stamp collector

C. coin collector

D. good story teller

Answer: B

43. A 'Philatelist' is one who collects --- [CU (G) 08-09]

A. pictures

B. stamps

C. coins

D. stones

E. books

Answer: B

44. A person who insists on something is --. [CU (E) 14-15, JUST (D) 14-15]

A. Disciplinarian

B. Stickler

C. Instantaneous

D. Boaster

Answer: B

45. A cartographer is a person who draws... [RU 08-09, 10-11, (F1) 11-12, CU (A1) 14-15]

A. graphs

B. carts

C. maps

D. cartoons

Answer: C

46. A person who draws maps is a: [RU (সমাজবিজ্ঞান) 10-11, etc.]

A. painter

B. sculptor

C. cartographer

D. geologist

Answer: C

47. A person who knows many languages is a - [IU B 15-16] / One who can speak many languages is - [JU (C) 14-15]

A. polymath

B. polytheist

C. bilinguist

D. polyglot

Answer: D

48. Someone who designs houses is - [JNU (D) 10-11]

A. a designer

B. an architect

C. a builder

D. a plumber

Answer: B

49. A cobbler is a person who - [বাংলাদেশ পল্লী বিদ্যুতায়ন বোর্ড, CU(E)10-11, DU (D) 13-14]

A. sells shoes

B. mends shoes

C. imports shoes

D. exports shoes

Answer: B

50. He knows and speaks many languages. Choose the appropriate sentence that best matches the above description. [সরকারি কর্মচারী কল্যাণ বোর্ড]

A. He is an interpreter

B. He is a polyglot

C. He is an infidel (অবিশ্বাসী, ধর্মত্যাগী)

D. He is a tycoon (শিল্পপতি)

Answer: B

51. The word 'teetotaler' means - [বেসামরিক বিমান চলাচল কর্তৃপক্ষ]

A. Person who abstains completely from alcoholic liquor.

B. Person who likes drinking wine.

C. Person who hates drinking wine.

D. Person who is heavily drunk.

Answer: A

1. The person speaking many languages — [বাংলাদেশ কৃষি ব্যাংক]

A. Linguist

B. Linguistic

C. Polyglot

D. Alien

Answer: C

(Note: A 'polyglot' is someone who can speak many languages. A 'linguist' is an expert in the science of language.)

2. A person who knows many languages is called [CU (D) 11-12]

A. a multi-lingual

B. bilingual

C. polyglot

D. monolingual

Answer: C

3. A person who knows many foreign languages = [Trust Bank-11]

A. Linguist

B. Grammarian

C. Polyglot

D. Bilingual

Answer: A

(Note: A 'linguist' is a person skilled in foreign languages. While a 'polyglot' speaks many languages, 'linguist' often implies a formal study or skill in them.)

4. A person who is skilled in foreign languages-

A. Rhetorician

B. Linguist

C. Linguistic

D. Prosodist

Answer: B

5. A person who writes plays is called a- [NU (Arts)10-11, etc.]

A. play-write

B. playwright

C. play writer

D. player

Answer: B

6. One who compiles a dictionary [Shahjalal Islami Bank-11]

A. Calligrapher

B. Editor

C. Compiler

D. Lexicographer

Answer: D

7. A lexicographer is a person who writes- [CU (D) 12-13, PUST C 16-17]

A. Novels

B. Dictionaries

C. Graphs

D. Medical books

Answer: B

8. One who compiles a dictionary is a — [CU(D)10-11]

A. playwright

B. novelist

C. dramatist

D. lexicographer

Answer: D

9. The word 'lexicography' relates to -------------. [JnU (A) 12-13]

A. Geography

B. Psychology

C. Dictionary

D. Biology

Answer: C

10. A person who writes a dictionary is a - [RU (BBA) 08-09]

A. Lexicographer

B. Linguist

C. Dictator

D. Dictionary writer

Answer: A

11. A strict vegetarian [JnU (B) 09-10, DU (A) 17-18]

A. rarely eats animal products

B. sometimes eats eggs

C. never eats any animal products

D. never eats protein

Answer: C

12. A person who sells fruits and vegetables- [কৃষি সম্প্রসারণ অধিদপ্তর]

A. a green grocer

B. a vegetarian

C. a hawker

D. a vegetable man

Answer: A

13. A geologist (ভূতত্ত্ববিদ) studies - [বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংক]

A. insects

B. plant life

C. the earth

D. community and family life

Answer: C

14. A person who studies the formation of the earth [সহকারী পরিচালক]

A. meteorologist

B. anthropologist

C. geologist

D. seismologist

Answer: C

15. A person who studies the atmosphere, weather and weather forecasting is known as [পেট্রোবাংলার উপসহকারী প্রকৌশলী]

A. sinologist

B. radiologist

C. meteorologist

D. hydrologist

E. psychologist

Answer: C

16. A person in charge of a museum is a— [Exim Bank-11]

A. Librarian

B. Janitor

C. Palmist

D. Curator

Answer: D

17. A person who has lived in and knows about many different parts of the world is a - [BSMRSTU D 15-16]

A. philanthropist

B. cosmopolitan

C. tourist

D. urbanite

Answer: B

18. One who is at home in all countries is - [NSTU (C) 16-17]

A. metropolitan

B. international

C. cosmopolitan

D. universal

Answer: C

19. A partner in crime is: [CU(E-Law) 06-07, (D) 18-19]

A. An accomplice

B. A patricide

C. An atheist

D. A parricide

Answer: A

20. A person who helps you break the law- [Premier Bank-12]

A. spy (গুপ্তচর)

B. Collaborator

C. Ally (মিত্র)

D. Accomplice (দুষ্কর্মের সঙ্গী)

Answer: D

21. He was very fond of his wife, so his friends called him- [বাংলাদেশ টেলিভিশন]

A. hen-pecked

B. unmanly

C. effeminate

D. social (সামাজিক)

Answer: A

22. A person who speaks for others [One Bank-12]

A. Representative

B. Spokesman

C. Alien

D. Supporter

E. Reporter

Answer: B

23. The thief was apprehended, but his accomplice had disappeared. [CU (C3) 12-13]

A. people who saw him

B. guns and knives

C. person who helped him

D. family members

Answer: C

24. One who believes that all things and events in life are predetermined= [IFIC Bank-12]

A. Egoist

B. Puritan

C. Tyrant

D. Fatalist

E. None of these

Answer: D

25. One who pretends illness to escape duty. (দায়িত্ব এড়াতে অসুস্থতার ভান করে যে) [IFIC Bank-10]

A. Truant

B. Malingerer

C. Hypocrite

D. Concubine

Answer: B

26. One whose attitude is: 'eat, drink, and be merry' [IFIC Bank-10, RAKUB SO-11, 41st BCS]

A. Epicurean

B. Cynic (নিন্দুক)

C. Materialistic

D. Stoic

Answer: A

27. One who rarely speaks the truth ________________________

A. Scoundrel

B. Liar

C. Crook

D. Hypocrite (ভণ্ড)

Answer: B

28. Person who is indifferent to both pleasure and pain [বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংক]

A. Saint

B. Ascetic

C. Stoic

D. Hermit

Answer: C

29. A person who regards the whole world as his country

A. Cosmopolitan

B. Nationalist

C. Patriot

D. Metropolitan

Answer: A

30. An atheist is a person who— [বাংলাদেশ টেলিভিশন]

A. believes in God

B. hates God

C. loves God

D. does not believe in God

Answer: D

31. Talking disrespectfully of sacred things is called__ [বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংক]

A. blasphemy

B. heresy

C. atheism

D. apostasy

Answer: A

32. A 'pilgrim' is a person who undertakes a journey to a--. [13th BCS, 26th BCS, etc.]

A. Holy place

B. New country

C. Mosque

D. bazaar

Answer: A

33. He believes in one God. He is a — [বাংলাদেশ টেলিভিশন] / The person who believes in one God is called - [NSTU (D) 14-15]

A. Theist

B. Theologist

C. Pantheist

D. Monotheist

Answer: D

34. A religious discourse- [BSMRSTU (D) 17-18]

A. Preach

B. Stanza

C. Sanctorum

D. Sermon (ধর্মোপদেশ)

Answer: D

35. One who abandons his religious faith is called - [JUST (D) 16-17, COU (B) 17-18]

A. Agnostic

B. Prostate

C. Profane

D. Apostate

Answer: D

36. Monotheism means-- [সহকারী পরিচালক (পরিসংখ্যান)-০৫]

A. monolithic

B. belief in a single god

C. belief in a giant like god

D. belief in a single headed god

Answer: B

37. The word 'blasphemy is related to — [বাংলাদেশ পরিসংখ্যান ব্যুরো]

A. Islam

B. appreciation of God and religion

C. Buddhism

D. lack of respect to God and religion

Answer: D

38. A person who treats mental illness is called — [বাংলাদেশ টেলিভিশন]

A. a psychiatrist

B. a psychologist

C. a therapist

D. a psychoanalyst

Answer: A

39. One who studies and treats the diseases of the eye is [RU (Law) 15-16]

A. an orthodontist

B. a radiologist

C. a neurologist

D. an ophthalmologist

Answer: D

40. A doctor who studies and treats the medical condition of women is

A. a gynaecologist

B. a neurologist

C. an oncologist

D. an orthopaedic surgeon

Answer: A

41. One who is a specialist in heart and its diseases is called -

A. a pharmacologist

B. a neurologist

C. a cardiologist

D. an ophthalmologist

Answer: C

42. A cardiologist treats patients with — problems. [CU (D) 07-08]

A. heart

B. kidney

C. urine

D. stomach

Answer: A

43. A specialist in eye diseases is called a/an— [RU A2 17-18]

A. Optician

B. Neurologist

C. Cardiologist

D. Ophthalmologist

Answer: D

44. A doctor who studies and treats diseases of the nerve is-

A. a paediatrician

B. an oncologist

C. a nephrologist

D. a neurologist

Answer: D

45. A doctor who treats skin diseases: [BSMRSTU (E) 17-18]

A. ophthalmologist

B. dermatologist

C. paediatrician

D. cardiologist

Answer: B

46. Substitution for a neurologist will be — [RU (A) 13-14]

A. heart specialist

B. bone specialist

C. nerve specialist

D. eye specialist

Answer: C

47. Which one means 'unlimited power'? [IU (G) 17-18]

A. omnipresent

B. Omniscient

C. Omnipotent

D. Omnibus

Answer: C

48. 'Omniscient' is — [PSC]

A. one who knows everything

B. one who has total power

C. one who is present everywhere

D. one who eats all types of food

Answer: A

49. One who eats everything is called — [BRUR (C) 12-13, etc.]

A. Omniscient

B. omnipresent

C. Omnipotent

D. Omnivorous

Answer: D

50. The word 'omnivorous' means: [37th BCS]

A. eating all types of food

B. eating only fruits

C. eating only meat

D. eating grass and plants

Answer: A

1. Animals that live on herbs are called: [RU 08-09]

A. Carnivorous

B. Herbivorous

C. Omnivorous

D. Graminivorous

Answer: B. Herbivorous

(Note: 'Herbivorous' animals feed on plants. 'Graminivorous' specifically feed on grass, but 'Herbivorous' is the broader term for plant-eaters.)

2. Animals living in flocks are called: [CU (C2) 13-14]

A. social

B. gregarious

C. sociable

D. domestic

Answer: B. gregarious

(Note: 'Gregarious' animals live in flocks or loosely organized communities.)

3. An animal living on flesh of other animals is: [বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংক অফিসার]

A. Carnivorous

B. Herbivorous

C. Graminivorous

D. Omnivorous

Answer: A. Carnivorous

(Note: 'Carnivorous' animals feed on flesh.)

4. Creatures which move both on land and in water are called: [RU (Law) 04-05, etc.]

A. Ambiguous

B. Ambivalent

C. Ambidextrous

D. Amphibious

Answer: D. Amphibious

(Note: 'Amphibious' creatures are able to live both on land and in water.)

5. A mammal is an animal that: [RU (B) 16-17]

A. lives in the sea

B. suckles its young

C. lays eggs

D. has four legs

Answer: B. suckles its young

(Note: A key characteristic of 'mammals' is that they feed their young with milk from the mother's mammary glands.)

6. The word 'bovine' is related to: [DU (D) 17-18]

A. cow

B. dog

C. cat

D. sheep

Answer: A. cow

(Note: 'Bovine' relates to or affects cattle (cows).)

7. Government by the rich class: [RU (A2) 18-19]

A. Theocracy

B. Plutocracy

C. Aristocracy

D. Democracy

Answer: B. Plutocracy

(Note: 'Plutocracy' is a government or state governed by the wealthy.)

8. Government by the wealthy is called: [RU 09-10]

A. Theocracy

B. Plutocracy

C. Bureaucracy

D. Aristocracy

Answer: B. Plutocracy

(Note: Specifically refers to rule by the wealthy class.)

9. Government by one person: [RU 05-06]

A. Autocracy

B. Aristocracy

C. Theocracy

D. Democracy

Answer: A. Autocracy

(Note: 'Autocracy' is a system of government by one person with absolute power.)

10. A government by the few is:

A. Oligarchy

B. Autocracy

C. Monarchy

D. Anarchy

Answer: A. Oligarchy

(Note: 'Oligarchy' is a small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution.)

11. Absence of government is called: [RU 08-09]

A. Monarchy

B. Autocracy

C. Anarchy

D. Oligarchy

Answer: C. Anarchy

(Note: 'Anarchy' is a state of disorder due to non-recognition of authority or absence of government.)

12. 'Bureaucracy' means: [RU 09-10]

A. Government by the people

B. Government by the few

C. Government by officials

D. Government by the rich

Answer: C. Government by officials

(Note: 'Bureaucracy' refers to a system of government in which most of the important decisions are taken by state officials rather than by elected representatives.)

1. Decision that cannot be taken back- [Bangladesh Commerce Bank-08]

A. irrevocable

B. rigid

C. order

D. brief (সংক্ষিপ্ত)

Ans: A

(Note: An 'irrevocable' decision, action, or agreement is final and cannot be changed or reversed.)

2. That cannot be corrected or improved ---- [RU (E) 18-19]

A. incredible

B. inevitable

C. incorrigible

D. inauspicious

Ans: C

(Note: 'Incorrigible' means not able to be corrected or improved.)

3. A sound which cannot be heard [Pubali Bank (Junior Officer, Cash)-08]

A. Audible

B. Inaudible

C. Obsolete

D. Whisper

Ans: B

(Note: 'Inaudible' means unable to be heard. 'Audible' is its opposite.)

4. Indicate the word that expresses 'cannot be resisted'? [Bangladesh Bank (A.D)-10]

A. Incredible

B. Invisible

C. Inaudible

D. Inevitable

E. Irresistible

Ans: E

(Note: 'Irresistible' means too attractive and tempting to be resisted.)

5. Incapable of being seen through= [Exim Bank-11, Trust Bank-12]

A. Ductile

B. Opaque

C. Obsolete

D. Potable

Ans: B

(Note: 'Opaque' means not able to be seen through; not transparent.)

6. Brittle is a substance-- [RU (আইন) 05-06]

A. which is very bright

B. which can be easily broken

C. which cannot be easily broken

D. which is used for making bars

Ans: B

(Note: 'Brittle' means hard but liable to break or shatter easily.)

7. The handwriting that you cannot read is-. [CU (C-1) 10-11]

A. messy

B. dark

C. illegible

D. spotted

E. difficult

Ans: C

(Note: 'Illegible' specifically means not clear enough to be read.)

8. The word 'inaudible' means- [CU (G) 11-12]

A. That cannot be talked about

B. That cannot be seen

C. That cannot be heard

D. That cannot be denied

Ans: C

9. FRAGILE : BREAK::

A. vital : destroy

B. hostile : invite

C. vivid : grow

D. flexible : bend

Ans: D

(Note: The analogy is based on a characteristic and its related action. Something fragile is able to break easily; something flexible is able to bend easily.)

10. INVISIBLE : SEE:: [JU (E2) 13-14, NSTU (D) 14-15]

A. correct : inverted

B. hear : inaudible

C. enjoy : improper

D. buy : invaluable

E. escape : inaccessible

Ans: B

(Note: This is an antonym analogy. Something invisible cannot be seen. Something inaudible cannot be heard.)

Fields of Study & Science ("-logy", "-ics")

Term (Bangla Equivalent)	Definition
Philology (ভাষাতত্ত্ব)	Study of language.
Meteorology (আবহাওয়া বিজ্ঞান)	Study of the earth's atmosphere and its changes/weather.
Anthropology (নৃবিজ্ঞান)	Study of mankind.
Theology (ধর্মতত্ত্ব)	Study of religion.
Anatomy (শরীরস্থান-বিদ্যা)	Science of the structure of animal bodies.
Exobiology	Study of life in outer space.
Oncology	The study and treatment (medicine) of cancer.
Archaeology (প্রত্নতত্ত্ব)	Study of ancient societies.
Ecology (বাস্তুবিদ্যা)	The study of plants, living organisms in relation to their environment.
Genetics (জিনতত্ত্ব বিজ্ঞান)	Science of heredity.
Pathology (রোগবিজ্ঞান)	The scientific study of diseases.
Orthopaedics (অস্থিবিদ্যা)	Science of the injuries and diseases of the bone.
Haematology (রক্তবিজ্ঞান)	The scientific study of blood and its diseases.
Petrology (শিলাতত্ত্ব)	Study of rocks.
Cosmology (বিশ্বতত্ত্ব)	Study of the evolution of the universe.
Ornithology (পক্ষীবিজ্ঞান)	The study of birds.
Gynaecology (স্ত্রীরোগবিদ্যা)	The treatment of female diseases.
Neurology (স্নায়ুবিজ্ঞান)	Branch of medical science which studies the nervous system.
Paediatrics (শিশু চিকিৎসা বিদ্যা)	The branch of medical science dealing with children's diseases.
Entomology (কীটতত্ত্ববিদ্যা)	The study of insects.
Etymology (শব্দ ব্যুৎপত্তি)	The science of the origin and history of words.
Linguistics (ভাষাবিজ্ঞান)	Scientific study of language.
Phonetics (ধ্বনিবিজ্ঞান)	The study of the sounds made by the human voice in speech.
Phonology (ভাষার ধ্বনিতত্ত্ব)	The study of speech sounds.
Morphology (শব্দতত্ত্ব)	Study of forms of words or structure of animals and plants.
Semantics (অর্থতত্ত্ব)	The study of the meanings of words and phrases in a language.
Syntax (বাক্যবিন্যাস)	The rules of formation of sentences.

11. 'Theology' is a term related to- [IU (G) 16-17]

A. study of education

B. Study of vote

C. Study of religion

D. Study of politics

Ans: C

(Note: 'Theology' is the study of the nature of God and religious belief.)

12. What is 'Linguistics'?

A. The study of history

B. The study of literature

C. The study of prose

D. The scientific study of language

Ans: D

13. What is the meaning of the word 'etymology'? [BRUR (A) 12-13]

A. the study of the relationship between ecology and words

B. the study of the origin of the words

C. the study of the relationship between biology and words

D. the study of the psychological meaning of words

Ans: B

14. Anatomy is the branch of science which deals with- [Standard Bank-08]

A. structure of animals and plants

B. functioning of body organs

C. animal behaviour

D. cells and tissues

Ans: A

15. Philology is the- [Shahjalal Islami Bank-07]

A. study of bones

B. study of muscles (পেশী)

C. study of languages

D. study of architecture

Ans: C

16. A myth (পৌরাণিক কাহিনী) is-

A. an adventurous story

B. a mysterious story

C. a detective story

D. a legend (কিংবদন্তী)

Ans: D

17. Mythology (পুরাণ) is the study of various beliefs about --- [CU (B) 08-09]

A. monsters and fairies

B. kings and queens

C. gods and goddesses

D. adventures and voyages

Ans: C

18. Study of life in outer space is known as --. [CU (E) 09-10]

A. exobiology

B. endobiology

C. enterobiology

D. neobiology

Ans: A

19. Cosmology is related to the — [RU 08-09]

A. origin of cosmetics

B. study of surgery

C. development of costumes

D. evolution of the universe

Ans: D

20. Cosmology deals with :

A. Creation of the universe

B. Origin of life

C. Cell formation

D. Origin of plants

Ans: A

21. The word 'Anthropology' is related to— [DU (D)09-1O]

A. the study of diseases

B. the study of evolution

C. the study of minerals

D. the study of mankind

Ans: D

22. The study of mankind

A. Elocution

B. Physiology

C. Anatomy

D. Anthropology

Ans: D

23. Meteorology is a study of — [RU 07-08, 08-09]

A. the universe (বিশ্বব্রহ্মান্ড)

B. birds and animals

C. human behaviour

D. the earth's atmosphere and its changes

Ans: D

24. 'Oncology' relates to - [DU (A) 13-14, JnU (C) 14-15]

A. law

B. medicine

C. ecology

D. environment

Ans: B

25. Oncology means a doctor who treats-

A. kidney diseases

B. stomach diseases

C. cancer

D. brain diseases

Ans: C

26. The study of ancient societies —

A. Anthropology

B. Archaeology

C. History

D. Ethnology (নৃকুলবিদ্যা)

Ans: B

27. Ornithology is the study of -

A. bones

B. birds

C. smells

D. ecology

Ans: B

28. 'Entomology' is a study of-

A. the universe

B. insects

C. magnetism

D. wireless telegraphy

Ans: B

29. The science of heredity (বংশগতি) is- [CU (A) 13-14]

A. Pathology

B. Genetics

C. Haematology

D. Orthopaedics

Ans: B

30. The study of religion is- [HSTU (E) 14-15]

A. Phonology

B. Etymology

C. Theology

D. Morphology

Ans: C

31. — is the science of the origin and history of words.

A. Etymology

B. Phonetics

C. Rhetoric

D. Prosody

Ans: A

32. Give one word for science of the structure of animal bodies.

A. Biology

B. Psychology

C. Physiology

D. Anatomy

Ans: D

33. 'Paediatric/Pediatric' related to the treatment of- [DU (C) 12-13, etc.]

A. Adults

B. Children

C. Women

D. Old people

Ans: B

34. Study of weather is called --- [COU (B) 09-10]

A. hydrology

B. ecology

C. petrology

D. meteorology

Ans: D

35. The science of judging a person's character, capabilities etc. from an examination of the shape of his skull. [IFIC Bank-10]

A. Anthropology

B. Physiology

C. Phrenology

D. Morphology

Ans: C

(Note: 'Phrenology' is a pseudoscience involving the measurement of bumps on the skull to predict mental traits.)

36. 'Meteorology' is the science of-- [Social Islami Bank (Prob. Off)-11]

A. Weather

B. Meteors

C. Metals

D. Earthquakes (ভূমিকম্প)

Ans: A

37. Science dealing with the behaviour of bodies in motion is called—

A. Statics

B. Semantics

C. Kinetics

D. Mnemonics

Ans: C

38. Ecology is a word mostly used in the field of- [Uttara Bank-08]

A. Politics

B. Business

C. Environment

D. Theology

Ans: C

39. The word 'ecological' is related to—. [HSTU (C) 08-09, etc.]

A. Demography

B. Pollution

C. Atmosphere

D. Environment

Ans: D

40. Study of language is [JnU (B) 11-12]

A. Philosophy

B. Philology

C. Theology

D. Anthropology (নৃ-বিজ্ঞান)

Ans: B

41. Linguistics is the science of:

A. music

B. Language Behaviour

C. Visuals

Ans: B

42. Philologist is the person who deals with- [JU (C1) 15-16]

A. Parasites

B. Language

C. music

D. Ancient philosophy

Ans: B

43. The study of the origin of words is called:

A. anthology

B. epitaph

C. vocabulary

D. etymology

Ans: D

44. In English grammar, — deals with formation of sentences. [36th BCS, JnU (E) 17-18]

A. Morphology

B. Etymology

C. Syntax

D. Semantics

Ans: C

45. Syntax is concerned with -

A. word

B. letter

C. passage

D. sentence

Ans: D

46. Syntax denotes --- [CU (E-Law) 12-13, etc.]

A. rules for writing paragraph.

B. rules for building sentence.

C. rules for correct pronunciation.

D. rules for writing an essay.

Ans: B

47. Syntax means - [RU 08-09, IU (B) 12-13]

A. manner of speech

B. supplementary tax

C. sentence construction

D. None

Ans: C

48. Syntax means- [11th BCS, etc.]

A. Manner of speech

B. Sentence building

C. Supplementary tax

D. Synchronizing act

Ans: B

49. Phonetics is concerned with-

A. Pronunciation

B. Word building

C. Sentence making

D. Passage

Ans: A

Government Systems & Political Terms

Term (Bangla Equivalent)	Definition
Autonomy (স্বায়ত্তশাসন)	The right of independent self-government.
Democracy (গণতন্ত্র)	A government of the people, by the people, and for the people.
Monarchy (রাজতন্ত্র)	A government by a king.
Dictatorship (একনায়কতন্ত্র)	A government by one man who is all powerful.
Oligarchy (কতিপয়তন্ত্র)	A government by a few / a small group of people.
Bureaucracy (আমলাতন্ত্র)	A government by officials.
Autocracy (স্বৈরতন্ত্র)	A government by one man who has complete/unlimited power.
Plutocracy (ধনতন্ত্র)	A government by the rich.
Aristocracy (অভিজাততন্ত্র)	A government by the nobles.
Pantisocracy (সর্বজনীন শাসন)	A government in which all rule equally.
Theocracy (ধর্মতন্ত্র)	A government by divine guidance (church authorities).
Secular (ধর্মনিরপেক্ষ)	A state where all religions are respected.
Diplomacy (কূটনীতি)	The art practiced by statesmen.
Meritocracy (মেধাতন্ত্র)	A social system where people have power because of their abilities.
Rebellion (সশস্ত্র বিদ্রোহ)	An armed rising against a government.
Revolt (বিদ্রোহ)	General uprising against the government.
Sovereignty (সার্বভৌমত্ব)	The supreme power of a state.
Mutiny (সামরিক বিদ্রোহ)	Revolt against a lawful authority.
Coup (অভ্যুত্থান)	A sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government.

50. 'Androcracy' refers to - [IU (B) 15-16]

A. a social system dominated by females

B. a social system dominated by males

C. a social system dominated by democratic values

D. a social system dominated solely by democrats

Ans: B

(Note: 'Androcracy' refers to a social system dominated by men.)