Select the correctly written complete scientific name of Mango which was first described by Carolus Linnaeus:

1. Mangifera Indica

2. Mangifera indica Car. Linn.

3. Mangifera indica Linn.

4. Mangifera indica

Subtopic:  Taxonomy 1: Nomenclature |
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Which of the following is against the rules of ICBN?

1. Hand written scientific names should be underlined.
2. Every species should have a generic name and a specific epithet.
3. Scientific names are in Latin and should be italicized.
4. Generic and specific names should be written starting with small letters.

Subtopic:  Taxonomy 1: Nomenclature |
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Nomenclature is governed by certain universal rules. Which one of the following is contrary to the rules of nomenclature?
1. The first word in a biological name represents the genus name and the second is a specific epithet.
2. The names are derived from Latin and written in italics.
3. When written by hand, the names are to be underlined.
4. Biological names can be written in any language.
Subtopic:  Taxonomy 1: Nomenclature |
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ICBN stands for:

1. Indian Congress of Biological Names

2. International Code of Botanical Nomenclature

3. Indian Code of Botanical Nomenclature

4. International Congress of Biological Names

Subtopic:  Taxonomy 1: Nomenclature |
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