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Which of the following statements regarding universal rules of nomenclature is wrong?
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Correct option: D
Biological names are generally in Greek and written in italics
Option D (Biological names are generally in Greek and written in italics) is wrong because biological names are generally derived from Latin, although they may have Greek origins, and are written in italics.
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An attribute found in plants but not animals is
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Correct option: C
Autotrophy
Option C (Autotrophy) is correct because plants are capable of producing their own food through photosynthesis (autotrophy), while animals are heterotrophic and must obtain nutrients from other sources.
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Category among following is
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Species
Option A (Species) is correct because 'Species' is a fundamental taxonomic rank, while the others are higher-level groupings.
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Scientific name are printed (with english) and derived from
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Italics and Latin
Option B (Italics and Latin) is correct because scientific names are printed in italics and derived from Latin.
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In hierarchial classification, class occupied a place between
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Phylum and order
Option C is correct because in the hierarchical classification system, class is positioned between phylum and order.
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True regeneration is found in
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Correct option: C
Planaria
Option C (Planaria) is correct because Planaria exhibits true regeneration, where a severed piece can develop into a complete organism.
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A group of organisms with similar trait of any rank is
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Taxon
Option A (Taxon) is correct because a taxon is a group of organisms with similar traits at any rank.
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Which is first step in taxonomy?
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Correct option: B
Identification of the organism
Option B (Identification of the organism) is correct because before describing, naming, or classifying, an organism must first be correctly identified.
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Species is considered as
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Real basic unit of classification
Option C (Real basic unit of classification) is correct because species are considered the fundamental unit in biological classification, representing a group of organisms capable of interbreeding.
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Identify the mismatched
(A) Keys Analytical in nature,
(B) Monographs Artificial environments to animals,
(C) Zoos Natural habitats,
(D) Herbarium Quick referral systems
(A) Keys Analytical in nature,
(B) Monographs Artificial environments to animals,
(C) Zoos Natural habitats,
(D) Herbarium Quick referral systems
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Correct option: A
B,C
Option B (Monographs Artificial environments to animals, Zoos Natural habitats) is correct because Monographs provide information on one taxon, and Zoos are artificial environments for animals.
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Choose the incorrect statement
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Reproduction is a defining character of living beings
Option B (Reproduction is a defining character of living beings) is correct because reproduction is not a defining characteristic as some organisms are sterile.
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Identify from the following the only taxonomic category that has a real existence.
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Correct option: B
Species
Option B (Species) is correct because a species is a group of actually or potentially interbreeding natural populations, which is a real, observable entity.
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"Taxonomy without phylogeny is similar to bones without flesh" is the statement of
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Takhtajan
The correct answer is C (Takhtajan) because he is known for making this statement about the importance of phylogeny in taxonomy.
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The number of species of living organisms on this planet is
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1.78 million
Option D (1.78 million) is correct because it represents the most widely accepted estimate for the number of identified species on Earth.
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Term ‘Taxonomy’ was coined by
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De Candolle
Option A (De Candolle) is correct because the term 'Taxonomy' was coined by De Candolle.
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Who proposed binomial system of nomenclature?
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Correct option: B
Linnaeus
Option B (Linnaeus) is correct because Carolus Linnaeus is the scientist who proposed the binomial system of nomenclature.
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Who had written? Systema Naturae
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Carolus Linnaeus
Option B (Carolus Linnaeus) is correct because Carolus Linnaeus wrote Systema Naturae.
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Why hierarchiral taxonomic system is used?
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As each higher taxonomic category contains it is below groups/categories
Option A (As each higher taxonomic category contains it is below groups/categories) is correct because the hierarchical system reflects nested groups, where each higher category includes the categories below it.
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Which one of the following branch is applicable to both plants and animals?
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Correct option: C
Taxonomy
Option C (Taxonomy) is correct because taxonomy, the science of classification, applies to both plants and animals.
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Species are consider as
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Real basic units of classification
Option C (Real basic units of classification) is correct because species are considered the fundamental units in biological classification, representing naturally interbreeding populations.
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Third name in trinomial nomenclature indicate
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Sub-species
Option B (Sub-species) is correct because trinomial nomenclature includes genus, species, and subspecies.
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Which taxonomical aid provide all information about a particular taxon like order or family.
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Correct option: D
Monograph
Option D (Monograph) is correct because a monograph provides comprehensive information about a particular taxon.
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Which of the following is correctly sequenced?
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Correct option: A
Phylum, class, order, family
Option A is correct because the correct sequence in the taxonomic hierarchy is Phylum, Class, Order, Family.
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Assertion: (A)Metabolism refers to the sum of chemical reactions that occur with in living organisms. Reason : (B)Metabolic reactions occur simultaneously inside living organisms
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Correct option: A
Both (A), (B) are correct
Option A (Both (A), (B) are correct) is correct because metabolism is the sum of all chemical reactions in an organism, and these reactions occur simultaneously.
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Read the following features and select the correct option from the options given below with respect to living beings
I. They reproduce
II. They metabolise
III. They have cellular organisation
IV. They have ability to respond to stimuli
I. They reproduce
II. They metabolise
III. They have cellular organisation
IV. They have ability to respond to stimuli
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Correct option: D
All are true
Option D (All are true) is correct because reproduction, metabolism, cellular organization, and response to stimuli are all characteristics of living beings.
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Who is regarded as Father of Zoology and Biology?
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Correct option: A
Aristotle
Option A (Aristotle) is the correct answer because he made significant contributions to both Zoology and Biology, earning him the title of Father of both fields.
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Which one of the following has a real existence?
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Correct option: B
Species
Option B (Species) is correct because species represents a real, interbreeding population, while other taxonomic ranks are groupings created by taxonomists.
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Which one is the important function of botanical garden?
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Correct option: A
Allow ex situ conservation of germplasm
Option A (Allow ex situ conservation of germplasm) is correct because botanical gardens play a crucial role in preserving genetic resources outside of their natural habitat.
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What is illustrated by the statement ‘Nothing lives forever, yet life continues’?
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Correct option: C
Reproduction
Option C (Reproduction) is correct because it explains how life continues despite individual organisms not living forever.
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In majority of higher animals and plants reproduction and growth are
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Correct option: B
Synonymous events
Option A (Mutually exclusive events) is incorrect. In higher animals and plants, reproduction and growth are linked and often occur simultaneously, making them synonymous events.
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