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List of the living world Questions
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| 1 | Botanical name of tomato is A . Allium cepa B. Solanum tuberosum c. saccharum officinarum D. Lycopersicon esculentum |
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| 2 | An organism is in the same class but not in the same family. It may belong to same A. Genus B. species c. variety D. Order |
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| 3 | Binomial nomenclature means writing the name of plant / animal in two words, which designate A. Genus and species B. Species and variety c. order and family D. Family and genus |
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| 4 | Which of the following is represented by perfect identity? ( mathbf{A} cdot mathbf{1} ) B. ( c cdot-1 ) D. None of the above |
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| 5 | Assertion Phylogeny is the developmental history of a species. Reason Species is the basic unit of taxonomy. A. Both Assertion and Reason are true and the Reason is a correct explanation of the assertion B. Both Assertion and Reason are true but the Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion. C. Assertion is true but the Reason is false. D. Both the Assertion and Reason are false. |
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| 6 | Aloe barbadensis belongs to family of A. xanthorrhoeaceae B. Apocynaceae C. Gramineae D. None of the above |
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| 7 | Which of the following is scientific name of peacock? A. Passer domesticus B. Pavo cristatus c. Archaeopterx lithographica D. Psittacula eupatrica |
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| 8 | Write any five salient features of ICBN | 11 |
| 9 | Which name is invalid? A. Name not published in Species Plantarum. B. Name proposed prior to 1961 C. Name which is not in Latin. D. Name for which holotype is not designated. |
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| 10 | Binomial system of nomenclature for plants is effective from A. 5.8.1771 в. 1.5.1753 c. 1.8 .1758 D. 6.7.1736 |
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| 11 | Systema Naturae is written by |
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| 12 | Oryza sativa is the binomial name of the rice plant, the sativa stands for A. Specific name B. Specific epithet c. Genus name D. Specific nomenclature |
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| 13 | State whether the following statements are true or false Taxonomic group belonging to any one |
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| 14 | What are the advantage of classifying organisms? | 11 |
| 15 | Assertion Ernst Haeckal developed binomial system of nomenclature Reason Vernacular names are chosen for nomenclature. A. Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion B. Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion c. Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect D. Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect |
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| 16 | Which group shares most common characters with each other? A. Members of the same kingdom B. Members of the same genus c. Members of the same phylum D. Members of the same class E. Members of the same family |
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| 17 | Sugarcane is A. Saccharum arundinaceum B. Saccharum officinarum c. saccharum spontaneum D. Saccharum procerum |
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| 18 | Linnaeus is credited with A. Binomial nomenclature B. Theory of biogenesis c. Discovery of microscope D. Discovery of blood circulation |
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| 19 | Biosystematics aims at A. Identification and arrangement of organisms on the basic of their cytological characteristics. B. The classification of organisms based on broad morphological characteristics. C. Delimiting various taxa of organisms and establishing their relationships. D. The classification of organisms based on their evolutionary history and establishing their phylogeny on the totality of various parameters from all fields of study |
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| 20 | What does taxonomic hierarchy refer to? A. Step-wise arrangement and naming of the organisms B. Classification of a species based on fossil record C. Naming the organisms based on their morphology D. Sequential arrangement of all categories for classification of organisms |
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| 21 | The term species was coined by A. Aristotle B. Engler c. John Ray D. Linnaeus |
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| 22 | The name of genus begins with a and the name of species begins with letter. A. Capital letter, small letter B. Small letter, capital Ietter c. Capital letter, italics letter D. Small letter, italics letter |
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| 23 | All humans on earth today may differ widely in their facial features, colour, height, etc. Yet, they belong to a single species Homo sapiens. Give one reason why they are not considered belonging to different species. |
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| 24 | Number of species growing in botanical gardens world wide is A. 7500 B. 25,000 c. 57,000 D. 80,000 |
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| 25 | Which one of the following sequences shows the correct hierarchy of classification, going from the most inclusive to the least inclusive? A. Kingdom, Domain, Phylum, Order, Class, Family Genus, Species B. Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, order, Family Genus, Species c. Genus, species, Kingdom, Phylum, order, Class, Family D. species, Genus, Family, Class, order, Phylum, Kingdon E. Domain, Phylum, Kingdom, Genus, Species, Family, Order, Class |
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| 26 | The common characters between tomato and potato will be maximum at the level of their A. Order B. Division c. Genus D. Family |
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| 27 | Q Type your question sheets: I. Plants should be collected in the flowering stage. II. Every detail regarding the plant such as locality, ecological conditions, plants vegetative and floral characters, etc should be noted. III. Plants are evenly pressed by unfolding a plant part between blotting papers (or newspapers) with the help of plant presser. IV. Blotting paper need not be changed until plants get dried. V. After drying, the plant’s specimen is carefully mounted/pasted on the herbarium sheets. VI. The herbarium sheet is labeled on the lower right hand corner representing the number of plant specimen, date of collection, etc. Which of the above statement(s) is/are |
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| 28 | Explain in brief criteria for animal classification. | 11 |
| 29 | “Methodus plantarum nova” is a famous publication of which one of the following taxonomists? A. Engler and Prantl B. Carolus Linnaeus c. Bentham and Hooker D. John Ray |
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| 30 | Select the group of taxons representing same category of taxonomic hierarchy. A. sativum, tuberosum, indica B. Solanum, nilotica, Brassica c. Potato, tomato, Legumes D. Petunia, Datura, Solanaceae |
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| 31 | Which of the following categories possesses the maximum number of related characters? A. Order B. Phylum c. class D. species |
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| 32 | Which of the following is not a category? A. species B. Class c. Phylum D. Glumaceae |
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| 33 | Match the following columns. | 11 |
| 34 | Name various units of classification in their hierarchical levels and explain these with examples. |
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| 35 | Scientific study of diversity of organisms and their evolutionary relationshipd is called A. systematics B. Anatomy c. Morphology D. Taxonomy |
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| 36 | The system of giving one name to the individual is A. Quasibinomial system B. Semibinomial system c. Mononomial system D. Uninomial system |
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| 37 | The drug plant Aconitum napellus belongs to the family A. Ranunculaceae B. Apocynaceae c. Papaveraceae D. Solanaceae |
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| 38 | Fill in the blanks with appropriate words. A ( dots dots dots ) a systematic enumeration of plant species occurring is a given region. |
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| 39 | Binomial system of nomenclature means that every organism has A. Two names, one scientific and the other popular B. One name given by two scientists C. One scientific name consisting of a generic and specific name D. A number in an international catalogue by which it can be identified |
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| 40 | For the identification of the name of species found in an area, one would use: A. Manuals B. Catalogues c. Monographs D. Museum |
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| 41 | How many obligate categories constitute hierarchy of categories? | 11 |
| 42 | What is the scientific name of Asian tiger mosquito? A. Aedes aegypti B. Aedes albopictus c. Aedes taeniorhynchus D. Aedes albolineatus |
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| 43 | Mayr’s biological concept of species is mainly based on A. Morphological traits B. Reproductive isolation c. Modes of reproduction D. Morphology and reproduction |
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| 44 | Binomial Nomenclature means A. A scientific name comprising of a generic and specific epithet B. One name given by two different botanists C. A latinised name D. Scientific name given to a piece of vegetation |
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| 45 | How many obligate taxonomic categories are common between man and housefly? A ( . ) A) One B. B) Two c. c) Three D. D) Four |
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| 46 | ICZN was adopted in A . 1960 B . 1970 ( c cdot 1964 ) D. 1974 |
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| 47 | ICBN was adopted in A . 1951 B. 1971 c. 196 D. 1981 |
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| 48 | Holotype is the specimen A. Synonym of paratype B. Synonym for neotype c. synonym for lectotype D. Used by author of the name designated by him as the nomenclature type |
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| 49 | Taxon is A. Species B. Unit of classification C. Highest rank in classification D. None of these |
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| 50 | Biospecies concept was propounded by A. Ernst Mayr B. Darwin c. simpson D. Aristole |
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| 51 | The standard size of herabrium sheet is ( mathbf{A} cdot 29 times 41.5 mathrm{cm} ) B. ( 15 times 30 c m ) c. ( 21 times 36 mathrm{cm} ) ( mathbf{D} cdot 25 times 38 c m ) |
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| 52 | Which of the following biologists is responsible for the binomial system for naming organisms that we use today? A. Carolus Linnaeus B. Whittaker c. Theophrastus D. Aristotle |
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| 53 | Match the following. A. Gave the concept of 1. John Ray ( quad ) Systematics B. First described species as a 2. C. Linnaeus ( quad ) unit of classification 3. Augustin Pyrame de C. Coined the term, taxonomy candolle D. Introduced binomial 4. Julian Huxley ( quad ) nomenclature A. ( 1-B, 2-C, 3-D, 4-A ) B. ( 1-A, 2-C, 3-D, 4-B ) ( c cdot 1-c, 2-B, 3-D, 4-A ) D. ( 1-B, 2-D, 3-C, 4-A ) |
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| 54 | Number of obligatory categories in taxonomy are A. 7 B. 8 ( c cdot 9 ) D. |
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| 55 | Which of the following gives vital information about the plants? A. Binomial nomenclature B. Vernacular names c. synonyms D. Trinomial nomenclature |
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| 56 | Identify the correct sequence of taxonomical categories? (a) Species – Order – Phylum – Kingdom (b) Genus – Species – Order – Kingdom (c) Species – Genus – Order- Phylum |
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| 57 | Choose the correct answers from the alternatives given The term taxon refers to a taxonomic |
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| 58 | 39. Taxonomy is a science that deals with (1) Morphology (2) Anatomy (3) Classification (4) Economic uses |
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| 59 | Group of two or more than two plant species is called as A. Plant community B. Animal ecosystem c. Plant ecosystem D. Ecological niche |
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| 60 | The correct sequence of taxa in the animal kingdom is A. Kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, species and genus B. Kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus and species C. Kingdom, phylum, class, family, order, species and genus D. Phylum, kingdom, class, family, order, genus and species |
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| 61 | Which of the following taxonomic ranks contains organisms most similar to one another? A. Class B. Genus c. Family D. species |
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| 62 | In which book Bentham and Hooker proposed their classification? A. Genera Plantarum B. Species Plantarum c. Historia Plantarum D. Historia Nature |
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| 63 | Which of the following is called the “Father of Taxonomy”? A . Aristotle B. Carolus Linnaeus c. John Ray D. Theophrastus |
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| 64 | Study the four statements, a-d, given below and select the two correct ones out of them. (a) Definition of biological species was given by Ernst Mayr. (b) Photoperiod does not affect reproduction in plants. (c) Binomial nomenclature system was given by R.H. Whittaker. (d) In unicellular organisms reproduction is synonymous with growth. ( A cdot ) a and ( b ) B. b and c c. ( c ) and ( d ) D. a and d |
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| 65 | Scientific name of plants are mostly derived from which of the following language? A. Greek B. French c. sanskrit D. Latin |
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| 66 | Who proposed the ‘Binomial Nomenclature System’? A. Whittaker B. Mendel c. carl Linnaeus D. Tippo |
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| 67 | The science of diversity of organisms is A. Taxonomy B. Systematics c. Evolution D. Paleontology |
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| 68 | Nomenclature is governed by certain universal rules.Which one of the following is contrary to the rules of nomenclature? A. Biological names can be written in any language. B. The first word in a biological name represents the genus name and the second is a specific epithet C. The names are written in Latin and are italicised. D. When written by hand, the names are to be underlined. |
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| 69 | Taxonomically, what is species? A. A group of evolutionary related populations B. A group of organism which can interbreed C. Category to which most taxonomic information is attached D. Fundamental unit of phylogenetic history oforganisms |
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| 70 | Sir Julian Huxley (1940) proposed the term A. New systematics B. Natural selection c. Phylogeny D. Taxonomy |
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| 71 | In the following table the ecological units are mentioned in the first column vertically and their attributes are mentioned horizontally Which of the following options is correct for ecological units with their respective attributed indicated by ( A ) to ( P ) Attributes Age of Age of Ecological ( quad ) Age Individual ( B ) Organism Population ( E ) I Community ( V ) ( M ) Ecosystem A . I-C II-B III-K IV-P B. I-A II-G III-LIV-N c. I-C II-A III-K IV-L D. I-A II-B III-C IV-D |
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| 72 | Identify the incorrect statement. A. Key is a taxonomic aid for identification of specimens B. Herbarium houses dried, pressed and preserved plant specimens C. Botanical gardens have collection of living plants for reference D. A museum has collection of photographs of plants and animals |
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| 73 | The botanical name for onion and garlic can be written as A. Allium cepa and Asphodelus tenuifolius B. Allium sativum and Allium cepa C. Asphodelus tenuifolius and Allium sativum D. Allium cepa and Allium sativum |
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| 74 | In the book ‘Historia Naturalis’ about 1000 medicinal plants were described, which was written by A. Pliny B. Linnaeus c. cesalpino D. Tippo |
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| 75 | State whether the following statements are true or false. The knowledge of systematics helps in various branches of basic and applied biology |
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| 76 | Lectotype is A. Duplicate of holotype. B. Specimen described along with holotype. C. Specimen cited by author without making one hlotype. D. Specimen cited by author from original material for nomenclature type when there is no holotype. |
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| 77 | How many obligate categories or ranks are found in a hierarchical level of classification? |
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| 78 | Which of the following taxonomic rank contain organisms most similar to one another? A. Genus B. species c. Family D. class |
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| 79 | Which covers the largest number of organisms? A. Genus B. Family c. Phylum D. class E. order |
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| 80 | Which nomenclature system is employed for naming plants? A. Vernacular B. Binomial c. Mononomial D. Polynimial |
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| 81 | “Thêorie élémentaire de la botanique” is the book of A. Takhtajan B. Augustin Pyramus de Candolle c. Eichler D. Linnaeus |
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| 82 | A group of plants or animals with similar characters of any rank is A. species B. Genus c. Order D. taxon |
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| 83 | A group of population, which are capable of is called as species. A. Interbreeding B. Linkingg c. Both A and B D. None of the above |
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| 84 | Give scientific names of man, domestic cat, peepal tree, frog, honey bee, china rose |
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| 85 | Systema Naturae’ was written by A. Lamarck B. Cuvier C. Aristotle D. Linnaeus |
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| 86 | Oswald Tippo included how many divisions in sub-kingdom thallophyta? A. 20 divisions B. 10 divisions c. 7 divisions D. 2 divisions |
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| 87 | Which of the following book most impressed the opinion of taxonomists? A. Enquiry into plants B. Origin of life c. Genera plantarum D. origin of species |
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| 88 | Botanical name of Radish is B. Brassica oleracea c. Raphanus sativa D. None of the above |
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| 89 | Which of the following sequences of taxa and the animal kingdom is correct? A. Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Species and Genus B. Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus and Species C. Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Family, Order, Species and Genus D. Phylum, Kingdom, Class, Family, Order, Genus and Species |
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| 90 | “Law of Priority” is applicable after the yearr A . 1720 B. 1753 ( c cdot 1853 ) D. 1845 |
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| 91 | International Code of Botanical Nomenclature is applicable to A. Plants B. Animals c. species D. All of the above |
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| 92 | What are the measures used to record description of organisms? |
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| 93 | Which one of the following is not a correct statement? A. Herbarium houses dried, pressed and preserved plant specimens. B. Botanical gardens have collection of living plants for reference. C. A museum has collection of photographs of plants and animals. D. Key is a taxonomic aid for identification of specimens. |
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| 94 | State whether the following statements are true or false. A species may be defined as a group of closely resembling organisms that are sexually reproducing and freely interbreed in nature |
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| 95 | Two similar holotypes are called A. Mesotypes B. Meotypes c. syntypes D. Isotypes |
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| 96 | Which of these terms is used in the classification of species? A. Division B. Phylumm c. class D. All of the above |
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| 97 | John Ray introduced the term species. A. True B. False |
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| 98 | Define and understand the following terms: (i) Phylum (ii) Class (iii) Family (iv) Order (v) Genus |
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| 99 | Two organisms are present in the same class but not in the same family. They may belong to same. A. Genus B. species c. Variety D. Order |
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| 100 | Botanical garden of the forest research institute was established in A. Darjeeling B. Dehradun c. Bangalore D. Lucknow |
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| 101 | Botanical gardens are living herbaria? Comment. |
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| 102 | Variations in organisms lead to diversity in living organisms. State reasons. |
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| 103 | The scientific name of snow leopard is A. Panthera pardus B. Panthera uncea C. Panthera tigris D. Hylobates hoolock |
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| 104 | The correct lists of the phylogenic hierarchy is A. Domain, kingdom, phylum, family, class, order, genus, species B. Phylum, family, order, domain, class, kingdom, species, genus C. Kingdom, domain, family, order, class, phylum, genus, species D. Domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species E. Family, kingdom, order, domain, phylum, genus, class, species |
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| 105 | The common characteristics between tomato and potato will be maximum at the level of their A. Family B. Order c. Division D. Genus |
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| 106 | The botanical name of “Indian rai” is A. Brassica campestris B. Brassica juncea c. Brassica nigraa D. Brassica alba |
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| 107 | Red pepper is A. Capsicum annuum B. Solanum nigrum C . Lycopersicum esculentum D. Physalis peruviana |
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| 108 | “Systema Naturae” book was written by A. Engler and Prant B. Darwin c. Linnaeus D. oswald Tippo |
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| 109 | Order is placed between A. Kingdom and Phyla B. Kingdom and Class C . Class and Family D. Genus and Species |
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| 110 | The system of giving one name to the individual is called A. Quasibinomial system B. Semibinomial system c. Mononomial system D. Uninomial system |
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| 111 | The suffix- ‘oideae’ is used for A. Tribe B. Family c. class D. Subfamily |
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| 112 | Tanvi bought ten food items from the supermarket, which are wheat, bananas, mushrooms, onions, Porphyra(Laver), Kelps, pine seeds, Sphagnum moss, lady’s fingers and potatoes. Based on hierarchical classification, how many different phyla/divisions do these items belong to? ( A .3 ) B. 4 ( c .5 ) D. 6 |
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| 113 | Which is not correct A. A museum has collection of photographs of plants and animals B. Botanical gardens have collection of living plants for reference C. Herbarium houses dried, pressed and preserved plant specimens D. Key is taxonomic aid for identification of specimens |
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| 114 | A binomial nomenclature has how many words/parts? A . Five B. Three c. Two D. one |
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| 115 | In taxonomic hierarchy, various categories are arranged in series. |
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| 116 | Which one of the following name is correctly matched with its particular name taxonomic category? A. Angiospermae- family B. Homo- species c. Bryophyta- order D. Equus- genus |
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| 117 | Which one of the following is an example of the binomial scientific name? A . Green algae B. Snow leopard c. Rana tigrina D. China-rose |
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| 118 | 49. The study of Drugs and their action is known as (1) Pharmacy (2) Palaeozoology (3) Pharmacology (4) Palaeontology |
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| 119 | Name the basic unit of biological classification. | 11 |
| 120 | Taxon Eucalyptus denotes A. species B. Genus c. class D. Divisions |
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| 121 | An animal with same generic, specific and subspecific name is A. Man B. Rabbitt c. Gorilla D. Elephant |
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| 122 | Basic smallest unit of classification is A. species B. Family c. class D. Genus |
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| 123 | Which of the following is a taxon? A. species B. Genus c. Phylum D. All of the above |
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| 124 | Modern taxonomic studies do not deal with (a) External structure (b) Structure of cell (c) Internal structure (d) Phylogeny (e) Ontogeny (f) Nutrition ( A cdot(d) ) and ( (f) ) B. (b) and (c) ( c cdot(a) ) and ( (c) ) D. (c) and (e) |
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| 125 | Choose the correct answers from the alternatives given The classification category below the level of family is: A . class B. genus c. phylum D. species |
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| 126 | Assertion Systematics is defined as the science of diversity of organisms in evolutionary context Reason Systematics include interrelationship between organisms A. Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion B. Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion c. Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect D. Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect |
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| 127 | Holotype is A. Specimen used by author as nomenclature type. B. Specimen referred alog with original description. C. Duplicate of nomenclature type. D. Specimen selected from original, when nomeclature type is missing. |
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| 128 | The taxonomic aid that provides information for the identification of names of species found in an area is A. Monograph B. Manual c. catalogue D. Periodical |
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| 129 | Which covers the largest number of organisms? A. Genus B. Family c. Phylum D. class |
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| 130 | Botanical name of banana is A . Musa paradisiaca B. Calotropis procera c. Mimosa pudica D. Iberis amara |
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| 131 | Match the column I with Column II: ( begin{array}{llll} & text { Column I } & & text { Column } \ & & & text { II } \ text { a. } & begin{array}{l}text { Royal Botanical } \ text { Garden }end{array} & text { 1. } & text { Howrah } \ text { b. } & begin{array}{l}text { Indian botanical } \ text { garden }end{array} & text { 2. } & text { Lucknow } \ text { c. } & begin{array}{l}text { National botanical } \ text { research institute }end{array} & text { 3. } & begin{array}{l}text { Kew } \ text { (England) }end{array}end{array} ) ( mathbf{A} ) ( a rightarrow 3 ; b rightarrow 2 ; c rightarrow 1 ) B ( . a rightarrow 3 ; b rightarrow 1 ; c rightarrow 2 ) ( mathbf{c} cdot a rightarrow 1 ; b rightarrow 2 ; c rightarrow 3 ) ( mathbf{D} cdot a rightarrow 1 ; b rightarrow 3 ; c rightarrow 2 ) |
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| 132 | In binomial nomenclature, the first name refers to A. Order B. Class c. Genus D. Species |
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| 133 | Explain the utility of systematic. | 11 |
| 134 | If a botanist want to study nomenclature of a similar species, the scientist will study A. Syntype B. Isotype c. Neotype D. Mesotype |
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| 135 | Choose the correct answers from the alternatives given Which one of the following is the basic unit of classification? A. species B. Genus c. Family D. Phylum |
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| 136 | Linnaeus is associated with A. Historia Plantarum B. Origin of species c. systema Naturae D. origin of life |
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| 137 | Which of the following statement is not in accordance with the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature? A. Colour of flower is a criteria for classification B. Tautonyms can be used in nomenclature. c. Two genera can have same name. D. All of the above |
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| 138 | A display garden that concentrates on herbs and lianas is often referred to as an arboretum. A. True B. False |
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| 139 | Which one has the highest number of species? A. Birds B. Angiosperms c. Fungi D. Insects |
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| 140 | Assertion Systematics is the branch of biology that deals with classification of living organisms. Reason The aim of classification is to group the organisms in an orderly manner A. Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion B. Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion c. Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect D. Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect |
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| 141 | The word species was coined by A. Aristotle B. Linnaeus c. John Ray D. Engler |
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| 142 | Choose the correct answers from the alternatives given. Which of the following is the correct order of classification? A. Domain – Kingdom – Phylum – Class – Order – FamilyGenus – Species B. Kingdom – Domain – Class – Phylum – Order – Family Genus – Species c. Kingdom – Domain – class – Phylum – Order – Genus Species – Family D. Kingdom – class – Phylum – Domain – Genus – Order Family – species |
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| 143 | Which of the following correctly defines a species? A. species is the lowest category of taxonomic hierarchy B. It is the basic unit of classification. c. It is the largest unit of classification. D. Both A and B |
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| 144 | Botanical names of jowar and rice are respectively A. Oryza sativa and Pennisetum typhoides B. Sorghum vulgare and Oryza sativa C. Triticum aesativum and Pennisetum typhoides D. Oryza sativa and Sorghum vulgare |
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| 145 | Assertion The “biological species” concept helps us to ask how species are formed. Reason The concept of biological species focusses our attention on the question |
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| 146 | The year of publication of “Species Plantarum” is A . 1853 в. 1857 ( c cdot ) 1753 D. 1786 |
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| 147 | The ‘Indian Botanical Garden’ is situated near A. New Delhi B. Kolkatata c. Mumbai D. Lucknow |
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| 148 | Rice, Cereals, monocots and plants represent A. Different taxa at different level. B. Same taxa of different category c. Different category of same taxa D. Same category for different taxa |
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| 149 | Living herbaria is A. Museum B. Botanical garden c. Forest D. Parks |
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| 150 | A binomial scientific name contains A. Names of genera and family B. Names of genera and species C. Names of species and class D. Names of class and kingdom |
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| 151 | ‘National Botanical Garden’ is lo- cated at : (1) Shimla (2) Kolkata (3) Lucknow (4) Bengaluru |
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| 152 | Keystone species are A. Species belonging to same period. B. Species that determine structure of biotic community. C . Species reproducing sexually. D. Species recorded only in the fossil state. |
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| 153 | Name the taxonomic term given to an organism which falls in the same class but not in the same family. A. Family B. Genus c. species D. Order |
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| 154 | Write any five salient features of International Code of Botanical Nomenclature (ICBN) |
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| 155 | Assertion Plant taxonomy is known as systematic botany Reason Taxonomy involves only plant classification. A. Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion B. Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion c. Assertion is correct and Reason is incorrect D. Assertion is incorrect and Reason is correct. |
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| 156 | What is the correct way of writing a scientific name ? Illustrate with example. |
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| 157 | The smallest unit of classification is known as A. species B. De condole c. Linnaeus D. Mayr |
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| 158 | In biological terminology, a group of similar organisms which are capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring’s is called. A. species B. Genus c. Tribe D. Family |
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| 159 | Botanical names of plants are treated in Latin because A. Rules of nomenclature were framed by Italian botanists they were speaking Latin. B. It is very difficult to pronounce Latin names and they convey multiple meanings. C. Latin was the natural language of many European countries. D. Latin was a dead language, its word would convey precise meaning. It was the mother of all European languages and all the early botanical literature was in Latin. |
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| 160 | A taxon derived from a single ancestral population is a A. Phenetic c. Phylogenetic D. Polyphyletic |
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| 161 | Write the scientific name of human being. |
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| 162 | Which of the following statements is incorrect? A. Term ‘Nothospecies’ refers to the naturally occurring interspecific hybrids B. As the species do not change with time, therefore they are considered as static groups C. Metabolism and response to external stimuli are considered as the defining properties of living organisms D. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis belongs to the same family to which Althaea rosea and Gossypium hirsutum belong to |
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| 163 | A person skilled in taxidermy is called as A. Taxonomist B. Taxidermist c. Archeologist D. Scientist |
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| 164 | A species which is capable of showing subvarieties, race or demes is known as A. Monotypic B. Allopatric c. Polytypic D. All of the above |
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| 165 | The suffix “-oideae”‘ is used for A. Tribe B. Family c. class D. Subfamily |
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| 166 | In hierarchical classification, class is interpolated between A. Family and genus B. Phylum and order c. order and family D. Kingdom and phylum |
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| 167 | What is Binomial Nomenclature?Who proposed it? |
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| 168 | The broadest category of organism in biological taxonomy is A. Phylum B. Class c. kingdom D. Family |
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| 169 | Who introduced the term species? | 11 |
| 170 | Assertion Taxon and category are same things. Reason Systematic shows hierarchical classification. A. Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion. B. Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion. C. Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect. D. Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect |
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| 171 | Cicer arietinum is A. Bengal Gram B. Black Gram C. Green Gram D. Dew Gram |
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| 172 | Assertion : “The Biological Species” concept helps us to ask how species are formed. Reason : The concept of biological species focuses our attention on the question of how reproductive isolation comes about. A. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion B. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion c. If the assertion is true but the reason is false D. If both the assertion and reason are false E. If the assertion is false but reason is true |
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| 173 | Where was the first museum built in India? A. Delhi B. Mumbai c. Kolkata D. Hyderabadd |
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| 174 | Duplicate of holotype from same collection of same locality, date and same branch of plant is called A. Syntype B. Paratype c. Neotype D. Isotype |
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| 175 | Which of the following taxonomical ranks contain organisms least similar to the other similar taxon? A. Class B. Genus c. Family D. species |
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| 176 | In plant taxonomy, a division is the equivalent to A. Family B. Order c. class D. Phylum |
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| 177 | State whether the following statements are true or false. The term taxon is used to refer to the concrete biological objects included in a category A. True B. False |
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| 178 | Which one of the following includes all the other lower taxa? A . Class B. Order c. Genus D. Species |
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| 179 | A group of similar organisms, which freely breeds among themselves is | 11 |
| 180 | Polynomial classification has recently begun to replace the binomial system A. True B. False |
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| 181 | Match the following books in column ( mathbf{A} ) with their authors in column B. Column A Column B |
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| 182 | ICBN is A. International Code of Botanical Naming B. International Code of Botanical Nomenclature C. International Class of Botanical Nomenclature D. International Classification of Botanical Nomenclature |
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| 183 | Q Type your question_ 木政 , Classification of representative mammals. ( begin{array}{lll}text { Kingdom } & text { Animalia } & text { Animalia } \ text { Phylum } & text { Chordata } & text { Chordata } \ text { Class } & text { Mammalia } & text { Mammalia } \ text { Order } & text { Cetacea } & text { Carnivora } \ text { Family } & text { Mysticeti } & text { Felidae } \ text { Genus } & text { Balenopora } & text { Felis } \ text { Species } & text { B. physaius } & text { F. catus } \ text { Common name } & text { Blue Whale } & text { Cat }end{array} ) ( A ) Family B. Kingdom c. Species D. Order E. Class |
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| 184 | The largest collection of herbarium in India is A. Central National Herbarium, Kolkata B. Southern Circle Herbarium, Coimbatore c. Central Circle Herbarium, Allahabadd D. Blatter Herbarium, Mumbai |
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| 185 | The oldest museum in India is A. Indian museum c. National museum of India D. Uffizi gallery |
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| 186 | Assertion The hierarchy includes seven obligate categories. Reason Intermediate categories are used to make taxonomic position more informative. A. Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion. B. Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion c. Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect D. Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect |
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| 187 | Assertion Phylogeny is the developmental history of a species. Reason Species is the basic unit of taxonomy. A. Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion B. Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion c. Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect D. Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect |
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| 188 | Match column I with column II and select the correct option from the given codes. Column I Column A. Royal Botanical Garden, Kew B. Indian Botanical Garden (ii) England C. National Botanical Research Institute (iii) Howrah (iv) D. Llyod Botanical Garden A. A-(ii), B-(iii), C-(i), D-(iv) B. A-(i), B-(iii), C-(ii), D-(iv) C . A-(iv), B-(ii), C-(i), D-(iii) D. A-(iv), B-(iii), C-(ii), D-(i) |
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| 189 | Starting from species, phylum comes before A. Genus B. Kingdom c. order D. None of these |
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| 190 | How is systematics relevant to other branches of biology? | 11 |
| 191 | Several scientist gave different definition of species. One of those definitions, a population or group of populations whose members have the potential in nature to interbreed and produce fertile offspring. Which of the statement is related to this definition? A. Species that reproduce sexually B. Species that reproduce asexually only c. specie that form sterile hybrids upon mating D. Extinct forms of life, based on fossil evidence E. Species living on separate continents |
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| 192 | An attribute found in plants but not animals is A. Metabolism B. Sexual reproduction c. Autotrophy D. Asexual reproduction |
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| 193 | Which of the following is not a scientific name of banana A. Musa paradisiaca B. Musa superba c. Musa textilis D. Hibiscus mutabilis |
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| 194 | Chemotaxonomy does not deal with A. Chemical nature of protiens B. DNA sequences c. Aromatic compounds found in plants D. Chromosome number |
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| 195 | Botanical name of potato is A. Solanum tuberosum B. Manihot esculenta c. Malus pumila |
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| 196 | Which of the following taxonomic group contains the greatest number of organisms? A. Class B. Order c. Phylum D. Family |
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| 197 | Which of the following arrangement is correct in ascending order? A. species < genus < order < family B. Genus < species < family < order c. order ( < ) family < genus ( < ) species D. species < genus < family < order |
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| 198 | Assertion To give scientific name to a plant, there is ICBN. Reason It uses articles, photographs and recommendations to name a plant. A. Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion B. Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion C. Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect D. Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect |
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| 199 | A group of interbreeding organisms is A. Genus B. Family c. Order D. species |
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| 200 | Two organisms with different corerelated morphological characters belongs to A. One biological species B. One taxonomic species c. Two biological species D. Two taxonomic species |
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| 201 | What is the role of father in child development? |
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| 202 | The label of a herbarium sheet does not carry information on A. Local names B. Height of the plant c. Date of collection D. Name of collector |
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| 203 | The correct sequence of taxonomic hierarchy is A. Genus ( rightarrow ) Family ( rightarrow ) Class ( rightarrow ) Order ( rightarrow ) Phylum ( rightarrow ) Kingdom ( rightarrow ) Species B. Species ( rightarrow ) Genus ( rightarrow ) Family ( rightarrow ) Order ( rightarrow ) Class ( rightarrow ) Phylum( rightarrow )Kingdom c. Species ( rightarrow ) Family ( rightarrow ) Genus ( rightarrow ) Kingdom ( rightarrow ) Order( rightarrow )Class( rightarrow )Phylum D. Species ( rightarrow ) Genus ( rightarrow ) Family ( rightarrow ) Class ( rightarrow ) Order ( rightarrow ) Phylum( rightarrow )Kingdom |
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| 204 | Plant classification based on floral characters are preferred because A. The floral characters are less affected by environment than vegetative characters B. flowers are coloured and more attractive C. Flower can be preserved in herbaria than vegetative parts. D. Linnaeus classified plants based on flower characters like the number of stamens |
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| 205 | Consider the following statements: (i) Genus comprises a group of related species. (ii) A taxon represents a taxonomic group of individual organism. (iii) The family comprises a group of related genera. (iv) Taxonomic category class includes related order. A. (i), (ii) and (iv) are correct B. (ii) and (iv) are correct c. (i), (iii) and (iv) are correct D. (ii), (iii) and (iv) are correct |
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| 206 | Match Column-I with Column-II for housefly classification and select the correct option using the codes given below |
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| 207 | Which of the following is not true for a species? A. Variations occur among members of a species B. Gene flow does not occur between the populations of a species C. Members of a species can interbreed D. None of the above |
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| 208 | The father of botany is A. Theophrastus B. Brunfels c. C. Linnaeus D. O. Tippo |
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| 209 | Which nomeclature system is employed for naming plants: A. Vernacular B. Binomial c. Monomial D. Polynomial |
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| 210 | Assertion Claviceps produces lysergic acid. Reason It is carcinogenic. A. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion B. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion C. If the assertion is true but the reason is false D. If both the assertion and reason are false |
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| 211 | Assertion Complexity of classification increases from kingdom to species. Reason Common characters increase from kingdom to species. A. Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion B. Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion c. Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect D. Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect |
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| 212 | Distinction of prokaryota and eukaryota is mainly based on A. Nucleus B. Cell organelles c. chromosomes D. All of the above |
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| 213 | Which of the following is correct match of genetic name with it’s common name? A. Exocoetus – flying frog B. Betta – Fighting fish c. Toad – Tree frog D. Pristis – Electric fish |
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| 214 | Which is the order of tulsi? A . Lamiaceae B. Lamiales c. Poales D. Sapindales |
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| 215 | Explain the term species and hierarchical classification | 11 |
| 216 | Scientific name of plant family ends in A . -ales B . -ata c. – sida D. -eae / aceae |
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| 217 | In kingdom animalia according to the traditional school of systematic, birds are assigned to a different group from reptiles because A. They evolved from reptiles B. They are quite different from reptiles c. Feathers evolved from scales D. All of the above |
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| 218 | A species is taxonomically A. A group of evolutionary related populations B. A population with common characteristics as evolutionary base of variation C. A fundamental unit in the phylogenetic history of organisms D. A group of individuals capable of reproducing and producing fertile offsprings |
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| 219 | Which one of the following books was not contributed by Linnaeus? A. systema Naturae c. Philosophia Botanica D. All of the above |
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| 220 | Which of the following sequences is the correct order of naming the sub groups at various levels in the classification of animal kingdom? A. Kingdom, Phylum, Order, Family, class B. Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Family, Order, Genus c. Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Genus, Family, species D. Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Specie |
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| 221 | Illustrate the taxonomical hierarchy with suitable examples of a plant and an animal. | 11 |
| 222 | Assertion Systematics is the branch of biology that deals with classification of living organisms. Reason The aim of classification is to group the organisms. A. Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion B. Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion c. Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect D. Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect |
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| 223 | Name the famous scientist who described eight centres of the world showing maximum diversity in plants. A. Borloug B. Vavilov c. Swaminathan D. columbus |
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| 224 | Areca catechu and supari belongs to the family of A. Poaceae B. Palmae c. Asteraceae D. Scitamineae |
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| 225 | A species lacking sexual reproduction and delimited by asexual traits is called A. Sibling species B. Agamospecies c. Biospecies D. Allochronic species |
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| 226 | The botanical name of Berseem (Egyptian clover) is A. Lens esculenta B. Crotolaria juncea c. cyamopsis tetragonoloba D. Trifolium alexandrinum |
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| 227 | In which of the following, scientific name, family and common name are correctly mentioned? A. Scientific name-Batrachospermum, FamilyRhodophyceae, Common name-Frog’s spawn algae B. Scientific name-Spirogyra, Family-Chlorophyceae, Common name-Water net c. Scientific name-Lycopodium, Family-Lycopodiaceae, Common name-sanjeevani D. scientific name-Selaginella, Family-Lycopodiaceae, Common name-Little club moss |
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| 228 | Basic unit or smallest taxon of taxonomy/classification is A. species B. Kingdom c. Family D. Variety |
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| 229 | Carl von Linne was involved with which of the following branches of science? A. Morphology B. Taxonomy c. Physiology D. Medicine |
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| 230 | Biosystematics aims at A. The classification of organisms based on the morphological characters B. Identification and arrangement of organisms on the basis of their cytological characteristics C. Delimiting various taxa of organisms and establishing their relationship D. The classification of organisms based on their evolutionary history and establishing their phylogeny on the totality of various parameters from all fields of studies |
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| 231 | The scientific name of mango is written as Mangifera indica L. Pickup the correct statement about the significance of letter ‘L’. A. Letter’L’ singnifies Latin language. B. The name is reverse with indica preceding Mangifera. c. Letter ‘L’ signifies the taxonomist, Linnaeus D. Letter ‘L’ is superfluous |
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| 232 | Which one of the following is millet? A. Triticum B. Sorghum c. oryza D. None of the above |
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| 233 | What does Paris code and Vienna code refer to? A. Nomenclature of plants B. Nomenclature of animals c. Both of the above D. Anticode |
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| 234 | In nomenclature A. Both genus and species are printed italics B. Genus and species are always of the same name C. Both in genus and species the first letter is capital D. Genus is written after the species |
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| 235 | are useful in providing information for identification of names of species found in an area. A. Flora B. Manuals c. Monographs D. catalogues |
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| 236 | The framework system of classification in which various taxonomic categories are arranged in order of logical sequence is called A. Systematics B. Classification c. Hierarchy D. taxon |
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| 237 | Garlic is A. Allium cepa B. Allium sativum C . Hyacinthus orientalis D. Convallaria majalis |
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| 238 | Hierarchical level below the category of family is A. Phylum B. Kingdom c. Genus D. class |
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| 239 | Arrange the following according to proper sequence or hierarchical level Pisces, Chordata, Animalia A. Pisces – chordata – Animalia B. Chordata – Animalia – Pisces c. Animalia – chordata – Pisces D. None of the above |
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| 240 | Differentiate between zoological parks and botanical gardens. |
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| 241 | According to binomial nomenclature system, scientific name includes two terms. They are A. Genus and species B. Class and order c. Genus and phylum D. Species and order |
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| 242 | Select correct statement A. Tomato, dicots and plants represent same taxa at different levels B. Species is genetically open system C. A breed of tiger and lion is a fertile true species D. Biological concept of species is based on reproductive isolation |
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| 243 | The classification, category below the level of family is A. Class B. Species c. Phylum D. Genus |
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| 244 | The system of giving one name to the individual is called as A. Quasibinomial system B. Semibinomial system c. Mononoial system D. Uninomial system |
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| 245 | Which of the following is a correct nomenclature?
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| 246 | Identify the correct sequence of taxonomic hierarchical arrangement in ascending order. A. Spermatophyta, Sapindales, Dicotyledons, Anacardiaceae, Mangifera B. Mangifera, Dicotyledons, Anacardiaceae, Spermatophyta, Sapindales C. Mangifera, Anacardiaceae, Sapindales, Dicotyledons, Spermatophyta D. Dicotyledons, Anacardiaceae, Sapindales, Spermatophyta, Mangifera |
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| 247 | The branch of biology dealing with classification is known as A. Physiology B. Taxonomy c. Paleontology D. Mycology |
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| 248 | What different criteria would you choose to classify people that you meet often? |
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| 249 | The species name A. Can be same as of genus B. Cannot be used for another genus C. Cannot be used for the same or another genus again D. None of these |
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| 250 | Classification ( mathbf{i} ) A. Only study about classes B. Arrangement of organisms into groups or sets on the basis of similarities, differences and their relationship C. Only study about species D. Rearrangement of organisms into groups or sets on the basis of only their differences |
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| 251 | Which of the following taxon includes more similar members than the members of a class? A. An order B. A phylum c. A genus D. A species E. A family |
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| 252 | Which of the following is the hierarchy sequence? A. Phylum, class, order, family B. Phylum, division, family, class c. Genus, species, order, family D. Division, order, class, genus |
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| 253 | A taxon is observed. Himgiri variety which is resistant to hill bunt disease belongs to this taxon. In this taxon, pollen grains lose viability within 30 minutes of their release from anthers. The taxon belongs to the order A. Sapindales. B. Polemoniales. c. Rosales. D. Poales |
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| 254 | Which of the following is an example of taxon? A. Genera B. Family c. class D. All of the above |
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| 255 | The binomial system of naming a species was first devised by A . Aristotle B. Hugo de Vries c. carolus Linnaeus D. Bentham and Hooker |
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| 256 | Biological species are kept separate from closely related species inhabiting the same geographical region by reproductive isolating mechanism, which is called as A. Phenetic concept B. Phylogenetic concept c. Biological species concept D. None of these |
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| 257 | Which taxonomic aid gives comprehensive account of complete compiled information of a genus or family at a particular time? A. Taxonomic key B. Herbarium c. мonograph D. Flora |
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| 258 | The niche of a species is meant for A. The specific place where an organism lives B. The specific function of species and its competitive power c. The habitat and specific functions of a species D. None of these |
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| 259 | Discuss the utility of systematics? | 11 |
| 260 | Species is a group of organisms that ( ldots ) A. cannot inter-breed B. Live together c. can inter-breed D. None of these |
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| 261 | Holotype is a specimen A. Nomenclature type used by author B. Nomenclature type when the original is missing C. Nomenclature type when the lectotype is missing D. Synonym of paratype |
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| 262 | According to Oswald Tippo, Angiosperms are placed under A. Atracheata B. Thallophyta c. Tracheophyta D. spermatophyta |
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| 263 | 43. Linnalus is considered as the ‘Fa- ther of Taxonomy’ because he : (1) authored many books on Tax- onomy (2) was the First Person to clas- sify plants (3) coined the term Taxonomy (4) proposed binomial nomencla- ture |
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| 264 | Define chemotaxonomy in a sentence. | 11 |
| 265 | Go through the following flow chart for division of subphylum vertebrata. Fill the gaps ( A, B, C ) and ( D ) and select the correct option. A. A-Ostracodermi, B-Cyclostomata, C-Pisces, DTetrapoda B. A-Cyclostomata, B-Ostracodermi, C-Pisces, DTetrapoda C. A-Ostracodermi, B-Tetrapoda, C-Cyclostomata, DPisces D. A-Pisces, B-Ostracodermi, C-Tetrapoda, DCyclostomata |
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| 266 | Why is it not advisable to separate two species on the basis of gross morphology alone? What other criteria should be taken into consideration? |
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| 267 | Cohort is a group correlated with A. species B. Phylum c. Families D. Order |
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| 268 | The repository of plant taxonomy and systematics is A. Red data book B. Herbarium c. Botanical garden D. Genomic library |
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| 269 | Which of the following two morphologically similar population are intersterile? A. One species B. Two biospecies c. Two sibling species D. None of these |
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| 270 | A group of closely related, structurally and functionally similar organism which interbreed with one another in nature, but not with organisms of other groups is known as A. Order B. Genus c. species D. Family |
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| 271 | Palmarosa is A. Cymbopogon martinii B. Cymbopogon nardus C. Vetiveria zizanioides D. Setaria italica |
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| 272 | Arboretum is a botanical garden where A. Bonsai are made B. Beautification is done C. Palms are grown D. Big trees are cultivated in the form of forests |
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| 273 | An arboretum is a place for growing flowers, fruits or vegetables. A. True B. False |
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| 274 | What do you understand by the terms nomenclature and classification? | 11 |
| 275 | Identify the correct sequence of taxonomical category A. Species ( rightarrow ) order ( rightarrow ) phylum ( rightarrow ) kingdom B. Genus ( rightarrow ) species ( rightarrow ) order ( rightarrow ) kingdom C. Genus ( rightarrow ) species ( rightarrow ) phylum ( rightarrow ) order D. Genus ( rightarrow ) species ( rightarrow ) kingdom ( rightarrow ) phylum |
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| 276 | Number of professionally managed zoos/ zoological parks world wide is A . 297 B. 400 ( c cdot 650 ) D. 800 |
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| 277 | Specimen used for original publication by the author is A. Holotype B. Isotype c. syntype D. Lactotype |
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| 278 | A group of interbreeding organisms is referred to be belonging to the same A. species B. Order c. Genus D. Family |
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| 279 | Choose the correct answers from the alternatives given. Binomial system of nomenclature means that every organism has A. two names, one scientific and one popular B. one name given by two scientists C. one scientific name consisting of a generic and a specific epithet D. two names, one denoting the .latinised name of the place and the other of the person, who determined it |
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| 280 | Viruses are classified in which of the following kingdom? A. Plantae B. Animalia c. Monera D. None of these |
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| 281 | What is binomial nomenclature? Explain it with a suitable example. Give its advantages. |
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| 282 | Q Type your question opuion gıven below: ( mathbf{A} ) b-iv, c-iii, d( a-i i ) B. a-i, b-iv, c-iii, d-ii c. a-iii, b-iv, c-i, d-ii D. ( a-i i i ) b-ii, c-i, d-iv |
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| 283 | Briefly explain any three types of taxonomical aids. | 11 |
| 284 | Scientific name of sunn hemp is A. Crotalaria juncea B. Erythrina indica c. Arachis hypogea D. Glycine max E. Dalbergia sisso |
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| 285 | Which of the following sequences of taxa in the animal kingdom is correct? A. Kingdom ( rightarrow ) Phylum ( rightarrow ) Class ( rightarrow ) Order ( rightarrow ) Family ( rightarrow ) Species( rightarrow )Genus B. Kingdom ( rightarrow ) Phylum ( rightarrow ) Class ( rightarrow ) Order ( rightarrow ) Family ( rightarrow ) Genus ( rightarrow ) Species c. Kingdom( rightarrow )Phylum( rightarrow )Class( rightarrow )Family( rightarrow )Order( rightarrow ) Genus ( rightarrow ) Species D. Phylum ( rightarrow ) Kingdom ( rightarrow ) Class ( rightarrow ) family ( rightarrow ) Order ( rightarrow ) Genus ( rightarrow ) Species |
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| 286 | Significance of classification is A. It makes the study of such a wide variety of organisms easy B. It projects before us a good picture of all life forms at a glance C. It helps us understand the inter-relationship among different groups of organisms D. All of the above |
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| 287 | Two morphologically similar populations are intersterile. They belong to A. One species B. Two biospecies c. Two sibling species D. None of the above |
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| 288 | Sundew is the common name of an insectivorous plant. Its botanical name is A. Drosera B. Nepenthes c. Dioenea D. Utricularia |
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| 289 | The term ‘biosystematics’ was coined by A. Gaspard Bauhin B. Camp and Gilly c. Karl Prantl D. Robert Brown |
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| 290 | Name the family in which nodulated roots occur |
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| 291 | Mark the odd one in the series. indica, Ficus, Mangifera, Tamarindus |
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| 292 | Two snails in the same class can also belong to which group? A. Order B. species c. Genus D. Family E. Phylum |
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| 293 | Choose the wrong statement about subspecies. A. They do not interbreed with individual of other subspecies B. They are new species in the making c. Geographically isolated populations of a species D. They show minor variations from parent population |
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| 294 | Which one of the following group of taxa does not represent similar category in hierarchy? A. Potato and tomato c. Monocots and angiosperms D. Wheat and mango |
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| 295 | regarding biological museums. (i) Biological museums are generally set up in educational institutes such as schools and colleges. (ii) Museums have collections of preserved plant and animal specimens for study and reference. (iii) Specimens are preserved in the containers or jars in preservative solutions. (iv) Insects are preserved in insect boxes after collecting killing and pinning. (v) Larger animals like birds and mammals are usually stuffed and preserved. (vi Skeletons of mammals are not allowed to be kept in museums. Which of the given statements is/are not correct? A . (ii) and (iii) B. (i) and (vi) ( mathbf{C} cdot(v) ) only D. (vi) only |
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| 296 | What is binomial nomenclature? Explain it with a suitable example. Give its advantages. |
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| 297 | In a hierarchial scheme of taxonomic classification, the grouping just below order is A. Family B. Genes c. Phylum D. class |
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| 298 | What is binomial system of nomenclature? Who proposed this system? |
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| 299 | How many of the following are taxa? Dogs, Cats, Mammals, Wheat, Rice, Plants, Wood, Mango, Leaves, Jointed legs. A. Eight B. Six c. Seven D. one |
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| 300 | Related species which are reproductively isolated but morphologically similar are called A. Allopatric B. Sympatric c. sibling D. Morphospecies |
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| 301 | Biological names are regarded legitimate when A. They are not illegitimate B. They are very popular c. They have their holotypes D. All of the above |
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| 302 | Which one of the following class of phylum mollusca is correctly matched with its general characteristics? Gastropoda – larvae are bilaterally symmetrical; but in adult, the twisting of viscera makes them lose this symmetry. some, like land snail and slug (a shell-less form), live on land. Bivalvia – They are sedentary filter feeders. Cephalopoda – They are at the apex of invertebrate evolution in terms of learned behaviour they exhibit. The eyes are image forming, same what similar to ours. Pelecypoda – They have sensory tentacles and their foot is reduced into a tongue – shaped structure which helps them to burrow into sea floor. |
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| 303 | Rauvolfia serpentina belongs to family A . Rubiaceae B. Solanaceae C. Malvaceae D. Apocyanaceae |
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| 304 | Nigrum of one of the species of genus A. Mangifera B. Solanum c. Triricum D. Pisum |
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| 305 | Write scientific name of any two plant and any two animals? |
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| 306 | Two plants belong to same species if they A. Have more then ( 90 % ) similar genes. B. Look similar and posses identical secondary metabolites C. Have similar number of chromosomes. D. Can reproduce freely with each other and form seeds. |
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| 307 | In India, herbarium plant specimens are arranged according to the system of classification of A. Bentham and Hooker B. R. H. Whittaker c. carl woese D. None of the above |
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| 308 | Term Species, Division and Phylum were coined by A. Species by John Ray, Division by Eichler and Phylum by Cuvier B. Species by Cuvier, Division by Eichler and Phylum by Ray C. Species by Ray and Phylum and Division by Haeckel D. Species and Division by Ray and Phylum by Linnaeus |
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| 309 | Select the group which shares maximum number of common characters. A. Two individuals of a species B. Two species of a genus c. Two genera of a family D. Two genera of two families |
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| 310 | Class is present between A. Kingdom and phylum B. Phylum and order c. order and family D. Family and genus |
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| 311 | The naming of living organisms is called A. Classification B. Taxonomy c. Nomenclature D. systematics |
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| 312 | Which of the following is correctly matched with no exception in regard to plant classification? A. Family – Poaceae – ae B. Division – Pteridophyta – phyta c. Class – Bryopsida – sida D. Genus – Solanum – um |
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| 313 | Write a note on Botanical Garden? | 11 |
| 314 | Zoological name of common Indian Krait is A. Bungarus caeruleus B. Naja naja c. viper russelli D. Ophiophagus hannah |
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| 315 | Why family is important? | 11 |
| 316 | On the basis of the characteristics given below, name the phylum or class: Presence of vertibral column, hairy skin and oviparous in nature |
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| 317 | Bull frog of India is A. Rana tigrina B. R. sylvatica c. R. ecutesbeiana D. R. esculenta |
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| 318 | Characteristics which delimit a family are more general than those which delimit a A. cohort B. Phylum c. class D. Genus |
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| 319 | Match the column I with column II and select the correct option colun column 1 1 (i) Central National Herbarium (ii) Royal Botanical Garden ( quad(mathrm{q}) quad ) Delhi (iii) National Museum of National History (r) Kolkata (iv) Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park (s) Pune A. (a) (i)-(r), (ii)-(s), (iii)-(p), (iv)-(q) B. (b) (i)-(r), (ii)-(p), (iii)-(q), (iv)-(s) C. (c) (i)-(p), (ii)-(s), (iii)-(q), (iv)-(r) D. (d) (i)-(q), (ii)-(r), (iii)-(p), (iv)-(s) |
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| 320 | Museum is a centre of A. Documentation B. Experiments c. Communication D. None of the above |
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