Among the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given sentence:
‘The study of ancient societies’

Correct option is C

The correct option is (c) Archaeology.
Archaeology is the study of ancient societies, their culture, and their artifacts, usually through the excavation and analysis of physical remains.
Archaeology (पुरातत्व विज्ञान): प्राचीन समाजों, उनकी संस्कृतियों और अवशेषों का अध्ययन। Example: The archaeologist discovered ancient tools from the Indus Valley Civilization.
Meanings of all the given options:
· Ethnology: The branch of anthropology that studies and compares human cultures. Ethnology (जाति-विज्ञान): मानव जातियों और उनकी संस्कृतियों का तुलनात्मक अध्ययन।
· History: The study of past events, particularly human affairs. History (इतिहास): अतीत की घटनाओं का अध्ययन।
· Archaeology: The study of ancient societies through their physical remains. Archaeology (पुरातत्व विज्ञान): प्राचीन समाजों का अध्ययन।
· Anthropology: The study of human beings, their societies, and cultures. Anthropology (मानवशास्त्र): मानव जाति और उसकी संस्कृतियों का अध्ययन।