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The living World MCQs
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Question 31 of 214
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Which of the following sets of processes is basic to taxonomy?
Characterisation, identification, classification, and nomenclature are the fundamental processes of taxonomy.
Question 32 of 214
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The earliest systems of classification developed by human beings were based primarily on:
Early classifications were based on the usefulness of organisms for food, clothing, shelter and other necessities.
Question 33 of 214
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The word 'systematics' is derived from the Latin word 'systema', which means:
The term systematics originates from the Latin word 'systema', meaning systematic arrangement of organisms.
Question 34 of 214
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What was the title of the publication used by Carolus Linnaeus?
Carolus Linnaeus used 'Systema Naturae' as the title of his famous publication.
Question 35 of 214
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What critical aspect of biology does systematics take into account that basic taxonomy historically did not?
Systematics considers evolutionary relationships among organisms in addition to identification, classification and nomenclature.
Question 36 of 214
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In the taxonomic hierarchy, each step or category representing a unit of classification is commonly termed as a:
Each category or rank in the taxonomic hierarchy is known as a taxon.
Question 37 of 214
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Which of the following represents the lowest category in the taxonomic hierarchy?
Species is the lowest and basic taxonomic category.
Question 38 of 214
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One should be able to distinguish one species from another closely related species primarily based on distinct:
Closely related species are primarily distinguished by their distinct morphological differences.
Question 39 of 214
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The lion (Panthera leo), leopard (Panthera pardus), and tiger (Panthera tigris) all belong to the same:
Lion, leopard and tiger are different species that belong to the genus Panthera.
Question 40 of 214
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Plant families are characterized on the basis of:
Plant families are characterized using both vegetative and reproductive characters.
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