Classification — study field vs subject: pick the pair that does NOT share the same “study-of → subject” relation as the rest.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Biology : Botany

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
Three pairs show a discipline directly mapped to its subject of study (X = study of Y). One pair instead shows a broad science and one of its sub-branches (whole → part), not the “study-of → subject” pattern.



Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Ornithology : Birds → study of birds.
  • Mycology : Fungi → study of fungi.
  • Phycology : Algae → study of algae (spelling corrected from “Algee”).
  • Biology : Botany → botany is a branch of biology, not the “thing” biology studies; biology studies living organisms in general.


Concept / Approach:
Identify which right-hand term is a “subject” (birds, fungi, algae) versus a “sub-discipline” (botany). The odd pair must be the only whole→part relation.


Step-by-Step Solution:

1) Classify A, B, D as “study-of → subject”.2) Note C is “field → subfield”.3) Hence “Biology : Botany” is the single mismatch.


Verification / Alternative check:
Try reversing: “Birds : Ornithology” (subject → study) still fits; “Botany : Biology” is subfield → field, not subject → study.


Why Other Options Are Wrong:
They all retain the clear study-of mapping.


Common Pitfalls:
Confusing “any relation” with “the same relation across three pairs.” The test asks for the lone different relation.


Final Answer:
Biology : Botany

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