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  • Question 1
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    The usage of binomial names, for plant species was accepted by all after the publication of the work by 
    Solution
    Linnaeus is considered father of taxonomy and was first to use the binomial nomenclature for organisms in his book “Species Plantarum, 1753” in which he gave a generic name to each species. The generic names was followed by trivial name that represented the specific epithet and hence, the system of binomial nomenclature; option B is the correct answer. Benthum and Hooker proposed the most elaborate natural classification of seed plants in their three volume book “Genera Plantarum, 1863-83”. This makes options A and C incorrect as their work was published much later than that of Linnaeus. Darwin is best known for his theory of natural selection to explain the process of evolution. Thus, the correct answer is option B. 
  • Question 2
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    According to binomial nomenclature system, scientific name includes two terms. They are
    Solution
    On the basis of hierarchy of characteristics, the last two units of classification are genus and species. The organism belonging to same genus and species are very much similar.
  • Question 3
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    The basic unit of classification is
    Solution
    By separating organisms on the basis of hierarchy of characteristics into smaller groups, we arrive at the basic unit of classification, i.e., species.
  • Question 4
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    The scientific name for lion is ........
    Solution
    According to binomial nomenclature system, every individual is given a scientific name which includes two terms genus and species.
    Lion belongs to Genus Panthera and species Leo.
    So, the correct answer is 'Panthera leo'.
  • Question 5
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    Give the hierarchical classification of human beings.
    Solution
    Hierarchical classification of a human being:
    Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
    Subphylum: Vertebrata
    Class: Mammalia
    Order: Primates
    Family: Hominoidea
    Genus: Homo
    Species: sapiens
  • Question 6
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    Arrange the following according to proper sequence or hierarchical level.
    Pisces, Chordata, Animalia
    Solution
    According to hierarchy, the proper sequence is kingdom - phylum - class.
    Animalia is a kingdom, Chordata is a phylum and Pisces is a class belonging to phylum Chordata. 
  • Question 7
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    Match the following entities of column I with their respective orders of column II and choose the correct combination form the option.

     Column IColumn II
    A.Wheat1.Primate
    B.Mango2.Diptera
    C.Housefly3.Sapindales
    D.Man4.Poales
    Solution
    Wheat a species Triticum is cultivated for its seeds and belongs to family Poaceae and order poales.
    Mango or Magnifera indica is a tropical food which is very nutritious. It belongs to family  Anacardiaceae and order Sapindales.
    Housefly or Musa domestica is always associated with human and causes many diseases by acting as an agent for disease transfer. It belongs to family Muscidal and order Diptera. 
    Man or Homo sapiens belong to family Hominidae and order primates.
    Thus, the correct answer is option A.
  • Question 8
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    Animals are classified into hierarchical groups. In which one of the following, the largest number of species is found? 
    Solution
    Cohort rank higher in animal taxonomy than order, family and genus. So it contains the largest number of species compared to other options.
    So the correct answer is option D.
  • Question 9
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    Botanical name of 'chana' is
    Solution
    • The scientific name of 'chana' is Cicer arietinum and the common is chickpea. Chana or chickpea is one of the oldest legumes or pulses is known to mankind. One is desi, which is also called bengal gram and is produced majorly in India, Iran, Ethiopia, and Mexico.
    • The scientific name of 'bean' is Phaseolus aureus and the common is the mung bean.
    • The scientific name of 'hyacinth bean' is Lablab purpureus.
    • So, the correct answer is option A.
  • Question 10
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    Which of the following is used in the binomial nomenclature?
    Solution
    According to the binomial nomenclature system, the scientific name of an organism is made up of a genetic name followed by the specific name
    So the correct answer is 'Both A and B'.
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