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1. Stephen J Gould
2. Charles Darwin
3. Ernst Mayr
4. Ernst Haeckel
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Which of the following statements correctly differentiates taxonomy from systematics?
1. Taxonomy deals with identification and nomenclature only, while systematics includes evolutionary relationships and phylogeny
2. Systematics is limited to naming organisms, while taxonomy covers their entire evolutionary history
3. Both terms are synonymous and can be used interchangeably in biological classification
4. Taxonomy includes ecological relationships while systematics focuses only on morphological characteristics
1. Taxonomy deals with identification and nomenclature only, while systematics includes evolutionary relationships and phylogeny
2. Systematics is limited to naming organisms, while taxonomy covers their entire evolutionary history
3. Both terms are synonymous and can be used interchangeably in biological classification
4. Taxonomy includes ecological relationships while systematics focuses only on morphological characteristics
Subtopic: Diversity in the Living World |
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In the taxonomic hierarchy, which statement is CORRECT?
1. A class always has more species than a phylum
2. An order can belong to multiple families
3. A genus can contain only one species
4. A family is always smaller than a genus in terms of number of organisms
1. A class always has more species than a phylum
2. An order can belong to multiple families
3. A genus can contain only one species
4. A family is always smaller than a genus in terms of number of organisms
Subtopic: Diversity in the Living World |
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Identify the INCORRECT statement about binomial nomenclature:
| 1. | The generic name starts with a capital letter |
| 2. | Both words are separately underlined when handwritten |
| 3. | The specific epithet can be used alone to identify an organism |
| 4. | The names are derived from Latin or Latinized |
Subtopic: Diversity in the Living World |
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In the taxonomic hierarchy, which statement correctly represents the relationship between taxa?
1. An order contains multiple phyla, and each phylum contains multiple classes
2. A family contains multiple orders, and each order contains multiple classes
3. A genus contains multiple families, and each family contains multiple species
4. A phylum contains multiple classes, and each class contains multiple orders
1. An order contains multiple phyla, and each phylum contains multiple classes
2. A family contains multiple orders, and each order contains multiple classes
3. A genus contains multiple families, and each family contains multiple species
4. A phylum contains multiple classes, and each class contains multiple orders
Subtopic: Diversity in the Living World |
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In the taxonomic classification of Solanum tuberosum (potato), which hierarchy is correctly arranged from higher to lower rank?
1. Solanum - Solanaceae - Solanales - tuberosum
2. Solanaceae - Solanales - Solanum - tuberosum
3. Solanales - Solanaceae - Solanum - tuberosum
4. Solanales - Solanum - Solanaceae - tuberosum
1. Solanum - Solanaceae - Solanales - tuberosum
2. Solanaceae - Solanales - Solanum - tuberosum
3. Solanales - Solanaceae - Solanum - tuberosum
4. Solanales - Solanum - Solanaceae - tuberosum
Subtopic: Diversity in the Living World |
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The biological definition of species emphasises:
1. Morphological similarity among individuals sharing common structural features
2. Genetic similarity based on DNA sequence homology percentages
3. Geographical distribution of populations in distinct ecological zones
4. Reproductive isolation and ability to produce fertile offspring through interbreeding
1. Morphological similarity among individuals sharing common structural features
2. Genetic similarity based on DNA sequence homology percentages
3. Geographical distribution of populations in distinct ecological zones
4. Reproductive isolation and ability to produce fertile offspring through interbreeding
Subtopic: Introduction |
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Taxonomic categories are distinct biological entities and not merely:
| 1. | Morphological constructs used for study |
| 2. | Mathematical abstractions for classification |
| 3. | Arbitrary human-made designations |
| 4. | Theoretical concepts for understanding |
Subtopic: Taxonomic Categories |
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The term 'species' was coined by:
| 1. | Carolus Linnaeus in taxonomy |
| 2. | John Ray in biology |
| 3. | Aristotle in natural philosophy |
| 4. | Theophrastus in plant studies |
Subtopic: Diversity in the Living World |
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The botanical name of mango correctly written is:
| 1. | Mangifera Indica Linn. |
| 2. | MANGIFERA INDICA LINN. |
| 3. | mangifera indica linn. |
| 4. | Mangifera indica Linn. |
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