In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Science of the races of mankind

Options

A. genealogy
B. epistemology
C. ethnology
D. sociology

Answer

C

Explanation

ethnology (N.) : the scientific study and comparison of human races
genealogy (N.) : the study of family history, including the study of who the ancestors of a particular person were
epistemology (N.): the part of philosophy that deals with knowledge
sociology (N.) : the study and classification of human societies