'X' and 'Y' are the components of Binomial nomenclature. This naming system was proposed by 'Z':
1. X - Generic name, Y - Specific epithet, Z - Carolus Linnaeus
2. X - Specific epithet, Y - Generic name, Z - R.H. Whittaker
3. X - Specific epithet, Y - Generic name, Z - Carolus Linnaeus
4. X - Generic name, Y - Specific epithet, Z - R.H. Whittaker

Subtopic:  Diversity in the Living World |
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Given below are two statements: 
Assertion (A): Reproduction cannot be an all inclusive defining characteristic of all living organisms
Reason (R): There are many organisms which do not reproduce such as mules, sterile worker bees and infertile human couples 
 
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. Both (A) and (R) are false.




 
Subtopic:  Reproduction as Criterion for Being Living (OLD NCERT) |
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Given below are two statements: 
Assertion (A): An isolated metabolic reactions outside the body of an organism, performed in a
test tube is neither living nor non-living 
Reason (R): Isolated metabolic reactions in vitro are non-living reactions 
 
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. Both (A) and (R) are false.





 
Subtopic:  Metabolism and Consciousness as Criterion for Being Living (OLD NCERT) |
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Given below are two statements: 
Assertion (A): There is a need to standardise the naming of living organisms such that a particular organisms such that a particular organism is known by the same name all over the world 
Reason (R): Local names vary from place to place which create confusion 
 
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. Both (A) and (R) are false.

 
Subtopic:  Taxonomy 1: Nomenclature | Diversity in the Living World |
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Given below are two statements: 
Assertion (A): 'Animals' , 'mammals' and 'dogs' represent taxa at different levels 
Reason (R): Different taxa can never occupy same hierarchy
 
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. Both (A) and (R) are false.
Subtopic:  Diversity in the Living World |
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Given below are two statements: 
Assertion (A): The problem of classification becomes more complex at higher category 
Reason (R): Higher the category, greater is the difficulty of determining the relationship to other taxa at the same level 
 
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. Both (A) and (R) are false.


 
Subtopic:  Taxonomy 2: Classification up to Genus | Taxonomy 3: From Family to Classification of Some Organisms |
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Given below are two statements: 
Assertion (A): Members of a family has less similarities than members of a genus 
Reason (R): Number of similar characters decrease as we go higher in taxonomical hierarchy
 
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. Both (A) and (R) are false.
Subtopic:  Taxonomy 2: Classification up to Genus | Taxonomy 3: From Family to Classification of Some Organisms |
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Given below are two statements: 
Assertion (A): Cats and dogs have some similarities 
Reason (R): Cats and dogs belong to the same family canidae
 
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. Both (A) and (R) are false.

 
Subtopic:  Taxonomy 3: From Family to Classification of Some Organisms |
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Given below are two statements: 
Assertion (A): Petunia and Datura show some similarities 
Reason (R): Petunia and Datura are placed in the same family Brassicaceae
 
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. Both (A) and (R) are false.

 
Subtopic:  Taxonomy 3: From Family to Classification of Some Organisms |
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Given below are two statements: 
Assertion (A): Consciousness is considered as the defining property of living organisms 
Reason (R): All organisms, from the prokaryotes to the most complex eukaryotes can sense and respond to environmental stimuli 
 
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. Both (A) and (R) are false.


 
Subtopic:  Metabolism and Consciousness as Criterion for Being Living (OLD NCERT) |
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