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Which are the terms interchangeable?

A
Taxonomy and systematics

B
Genes and species

C
Species and subspecies

D
Kingdom and phylum

Solution

Explanation:

Thecharacterisation, identification, classification and nomenclature are the processes that are basic to taxonomy as well as systematics. Hence, the correct option is Taxonomy and systematics.
Question 2
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In a scientific name, the name of the author is printed in

A
Capital letters

B
Bold

C
Italics

D
Abbreviated

Solution

Explanation:

Name of the author appears after the specific epithet, i.e., at the end of the biological name and is written in an abbreviated form, e.g., MangiferaindicaLinn. It indicates that this species was first described by Linnaeus. Hence, the correct option is Abbreviated.
Question 3
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Which of the following statement is correct with respect to nomenclature?

A
Scientific names should be printed in italics.

B
All of the these

C
Generic name always begin with capital letters whereas specific name begin with small letters.

D
Scientific name when typed or handwritten should be underlined

Solution

Explanation:

All of the these are the universal rules of binomial nomenclature. Hence, the correct option is All of the above.
Question 4
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Hierarchical classification refers to

A
To rank one above the other

B
To divide division into classes

C
To divide orders into families

D
To divide classes into orders

Solution

Explanation:

Classification is not a single step process but involves hierarchy of steps in which each step represents a rank or category. Hence, the correct option is To rank one above the other.
Question 5
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Sometimes different authors give different names to one and the same species. In such a situation

A
People can use any one of the names for the species.

B
The name under which the species was first described is valid name

C
All known names are discarded and a new name is given to the species

D
The latest name under which the species was described is valid.

Solution

Explanation:

In MangiferaindicaLinn, the word ‘Linn’ indicates that this species was first described by Linnaeus. Hence, the correct option is The name under which the species was first described is valid name.
Question 6
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Living things differ from non-living things in a manner that

A
Living things perform various functions.

B
Living things are more in member than non-living

C
Living things have different level of organisation

D
Living things respond to the physical level.

Solution

Explanation:

The cellular level organisation of the body is the defining feature of life forms or living things. Hence, the correct option is Living things have different level of organisation.
Question 7
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Which one is exclusive characteristic of living organism?

A
Perception of events happening in the environment and their memory

B
Isolated metabolic reaction

C
Respiration

D
Increase in mass from inside

Solution

Explanation:

The most obvious and technically complicated feature of all living organisms is this ability to sense their surroundings or environment and respond to these environmental stimuli which could be physical, chemical or biological. We sense our environment through our sense organs. Plants respond to external factors like light, water, temperature, other organisms, pollutants, etc. All organisms, from the prokaryotes to the most complex eukaryotes can sense and respond to environmental cues. Hence, the correct option is Perception of events happening in the environment and their memory.
Question 8
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The first step in taxonomy is

A
Identification

B
Classification

C
Naming

D
Description

Solution

Explanation:

The basics of taxonomy is identification, naming and classification of organisms are universally evolved under international codes. Hence, the correct option is Identification.
Question 9
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Taxon is a

A
Group of living organisms

B
Group of related species

C
Ranking

D
Group of related families

Solution

Explanation:

Each category in taxonomic hierarchy represents a rank and is commonly termed as taxon. Hence, the correct option is Ranking.
Question 10
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The expansion of ICBN is

A
International code of botanical nomenclature

B
Indian code of botanical nomenclature

C
International class of botanical nomenclature

D
Indian class of botanical nomenclature

Solution

Explanation:

The scientific names are based on agreed principles and criteria, which are provided in International Code for Botanical Nomenclature (ICBN). Hence, the correct option is International code of botanical nomenclature.

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Question 1

Taxonomy and systematics

Genes and species

Species and subspecies

Kingdom and phylum

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Question 2

Capital letters

Bold

Italics

Abbreviated

Solution

Question 3

Scientific names should be printed in italics.

All of the these

Generic name always begin with capital letters whereas specific name begin with small letters.

Scientific name when typed or handwritten should be underlined

Solution

Question 4

To rank one above the other

To divide division into classes

To divide orders into families

To divide classes into orders

Solution

Question 5

People can use any one of the names for the species.

The name under which the species was first described is valid name

All known names are discarded and a new name is given to the species

The latest name under which the species was described is valid.

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Question 6

Living things perform various functions.

Living things are more in member than non-living

Living things have different level of organisation

Living things respond to the physical level.

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Question 7

Perception of events happening in the environment and their memory

Isolated metabolic reaction

Respiration

Increase in mass from inside

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Question 8

Identification

Classification

Naming

Description

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Question 9

Group of living organisms

Group of related species

Ranking

Group of related families

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Question 10

International code of botanical nomenclature

Indian code of botanical nomenclature

International class of botanical nomenclature

Indian class of botanical nomenclature

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