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Q. No.Consider the given two statements:
Assertion (A):
The problem of classification becomes tougher as one ascends in the taxonomic hierarchy.
Reason (R):
Higher taxonomic categories are more complex, incorporating diverse members with fewer common characteristics.
1.
Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
2.
Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3.
(A) is True but (R) is False.
4.
(A) is False but (R) is True.
Subtopic: Taxonomy 3: From Family to Classification of Some Organisms |
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Which of the following statements is not true about the taxonomic hierarchy?
| 1. | The genus comprises one or more species that are closely related. |
| 2. | Family groups together several genera that share fewer similarities as compared to species within a genus. |
| 3. | Species is the most basic unit in the biological classification system. |
| 4. | All members of a class in the taxonomic hierarchy must belong to the same family. |
Subtopic: Taxonomy 3: From Family to Classification of Some Organisms |
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Consider the following statements about taxonomic categories and identify the option which correctly interprets these statements:
1. Only Statement I and Statement III are correct.
2. Only Statement I and Statement II are correct.
3. All statements are correct.
4. Only Statement I is correct.
| Statement I: | Family is a higher category than Genus. |
| Statement II: | Species within the same genus have a few characteristics in common but differ significantly in their genetic makeup. |
| Statement III: | Organisms belonging to the same family would be more similar to each other than those in the same order. |
2. Only Statement I and Statement II are correct.
3. All statements are correct.
4. Only Statement I is correct.
Subtopic: Taxonomy 2: Classification up to Genus | Taxonomy 3: From Family to Classification of Some Organisms |
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Match the following taxonomic categories of wheat (Triticum aestivum) with their correct descriptions.
Options:
| Column A | Column B | ||
| 1. | Kingdom | A. | Poales |
| 2. | Order | B. | Plantae |
| 3. | Family | C. | Triticum |
| 4. | Genus | D. | Poaceae |
| 5. | Species | E. | aestivum |
Options:
| 1. | 1-B, 2-D, 3-A, 4-C, 5-E |
| 2. | 1-D, 2-B, 3-A, 4-E, 5-C |
| 3. | 1-B, 2-A, 3-D, 4-C, 5-E |
| 4. | 1-A, 2-D, 3-C, 4-B, 5-E |
Subtopic: Taxonomy 2: Classification up to Genus | Taxonomy 3: From Family to Classification of Some Organisms |
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What is the purpose of ICZN?
| 1. | To regulate the names of animal species |
| 2. | To control the import and export of zoological specimens |
| 3. | To promote zoology as a field of study globally |
| 4. | To provide guidelines for botanical gardens |
Subtopic: Diversity in the Living World |
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Members belonging to Solanaceae and Convolvulaceae will not belong to the same:
1. Only I and III
2. Only II
3. Only I
4. I, II and III
| I: | Order |
| II: | Family |
| III: | Division |
1. Only I and III
2. Only II
3. Only I
4. I, II and III
Subtopic: Taxonomy 3: From Family to Classification of Some Organisms |
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Solanum tuberosum, Solanum nigrum and Solanum melongena belong to the same:
1. Only I
2. Only II and III
3. Only III
4. I, II and III
| I: | Species |
| II: | Genus |
| III: | Family |
2. Only II and III
3. Only III
4. I, II and III
Subtopic: Taxonomy 2: Classification up to Genus | Taxonomy 3: From Family to Classification of Some Organisms |
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Consider the given two statements:
| Statement I: | Genera are aggregates of closely related species. |
| Statement II: | Family has a group of related genera with still less number of similarities as compared to genus and species. |
| 1. | Statement I is correct, Statement II is correct |
| 2. | Statement I is correct, Statement II is incorrect |
| 3. | Statement I is incorrect, Statement II is correct |
| 4. | Statement I is incorrect, Statement II is incorrect |
Subtopic: Taxonomy 2: Classification up to Genus |
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In taxonomy:
| I: | Nomenclature is critical as it allows a particular organism to be known by the same name all over the world. |
| II: | Identification is critical as nomenclature or naming is only possible when the organism is described correctly and we know to what organism the name is attached to. |
| 1. | Only I is correct |
| 2. | Only II is correct |
| 3. | Both I and II are correct |
| 4. | Both I and II are incorrect |
Subtopic: Diversity in the Living World |
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Called ‘The Darwin of the 20th century’, identify the biologist who almost single-handedly made the origin of species diversity the central question of evolutionary biology that it is today:
| 1. | Ernst Mayr | 2. | Louis Pasteur |
| 3. | Charles Darwin | 4. | Hugo de Vries |
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