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| 201. |
Select the incorrect statementA. Cat and dog are included in same order.B. cat and tiger are included in same family.C. Gorilla and gibbon are placed in same class.D. Petunia and datura and placed in same genus. |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D Pentunia and datura and fifferent genera. |
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| 202. |
Go through the given statements regarding an order and choose the codes with all correct statements. I. It is an assemblage of families. II. It contains less simliar characters than genera. III. It is higher in systematic hierarchy than class. IV. It is higher in systematic hierarchy than phylum.A. I, III and IVB. I and IIC. II and IVD. II and III |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 203. |
Amoeba multiplies by mitotic cell division. Is this phenomena growth or reproduction? Explain. |
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Answer» Amoeba multiplies by simple mitotic cell divisions giving rise to two daughter Amoebae. Here, the growth is synchronous with reproduction ,i.e.,increase in number. |
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| 204. |
select the incorect statements (A) lower the taxon, more are the charactersitics that the members within the taxon share B Order is the assemblage of genera which exhibit a few similar characters C Cat and dog are included in the same family felidae D Binomial nomenclature was introduced by Carolus LinnaeusA. I, ii and iiiB. ii, iii and ivC. I and IV onlyD. ii and iii |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D Order is the assemblage of families which exhibit a few similar characters. Cat and dog are included in the different families. |
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| 205. |
What is a monograph ? |
| Answer» Monograph is a specialist work of writing or information on a particular taxon, i.e., family or genus or on aspect of subject, usually by a single author. Main purpose of monograph is to present primary research and original work and thus is non-serial publication, complete in one book (volume) of a finite number of volumes. | |
| 206. |
Various groups of related genera are kept inA. A single speciesB. A single familyC. Many species but single familyD. In taxon which comes lower to genus |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 207. |
Felidae includesA. CatsB. Panthera LeoC. TigerD. all of the above |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D Felidae includes cats, panthera leo and tiger. |
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| 208. |
All related species are kept underA. One common genusB. Different genus due to different evolutionary coursesC. Various groups according to the similarities and differencesD. Different higher taxa on basis of morphological differences |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 209. |
Assertion : Keys are analytical in nature. Reason : Keys are based on couplet.A. If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not correct explanation of assertion.C. If assertion is true but reason is false.D. If both assertion and reason are false. |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B Key is a taxonomical aid used for identification of plants and animals based on the similarities and dissimilarities. The keys are based on contrasting characters generally in a pair called couplet. Keys are generally analytical in nature. |
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| 210. |
A couplet in a key is |
| Answer» Couplet is a pair of contrasting characters used as tool for identification key to help in identification of newly discovered organism. | |
| 211. |
Species living in different geographical areas areA. Sibling speciesB. MorphospeciesC. Sympatric speciesD. Allopatric species |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 212. |
Species living in same or overlapping geographical areas are called.A. SiblingB. SympatricC. AllopatricD. Subspecies |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 213. |
A couplet in a key isA. each statement in the keyB. contrasting characters in a pairC. rejection of a statementD. none of these |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 214. |
Taxonomic study of a newly discovered organism is done byA. Identifying it, onlyB. Gathering information about its habitat and habit onlyC. Collecting its actual specimen and then identifying and classifying itD. Studying previously recorded information about various other organisms |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 215. |
The plants growing in an area surrounded by a geographical or political boundary will be included inA. fanuaB. aquatic ecosystemC. floraD. terrestrial ecosystem. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 216. |
Oswald-Tippo included how many divisions in sub kingdom thallopyta :-A. 20 divisionsB. I0 divisionsC. 7 divisionsD. 2 divisions |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 217. |
Which of the following is not included in the minor herbaria?A. Regional herbariaB. College herbariaC. National herbariaD. Local herbaria |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 218. |
Assertion: Taxonomic studies of various species of plants and animals are useful in agriculture, forestry, industry and in general in knowing our bio-resources and their deversity. Reason: Taxonomic studies would require correct classification and identification of organisms.A. If both Assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation o the assertion.B. if both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.C. If assertion is true but reason is false.D. if both assertion and reason are false. |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B * Taxonimic studies of various species of plants and animals are useful in agriculture, forestry, industry and in general in knowing our bio-resources and their diversity. * Taxonomic studies would require correct classification and identification of organisms. |
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| 219. |
The correct sequence of taxonomic study of a newly discovered organisms isA. First classification then identification, nomenclature and characterisationB. First identification then classifying organisms and then characterisation and nomenclatureC. First nomenclature then characterisation, identification and classificationD. First characterisation then identification and nomenclature and then classification |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 220. |
All plants are included inA. Division - AngiospermaeB. Class - DicotyledonaeC. Kingdom - AnimaliaD. Kingdom - Plantae |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 221. |
Taxonomic study of various species of plants, animals and other organisms is useful for human beings because it helps in field ofA. AgricultureB. IndustryC. ForestryD. All of these |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 222. |
Two or more species occupying identical or overlaping areas are known asA. SympatricB. SiblingC. SubspeciesD. Alloptric |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 223. |
Linnaeus evolved a system of nomenclature calledA. MononomicalB. VernacularC. BinomialD. Polynomial |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 224. |
Correct binomial epithet of garden pea isA. Pisum sativumB. Pisum sativum LinnC. Pisum sativum LinnD. Pisum Sativum Linn |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 225. |
Taxon isA. short term for taxonomyB. a group of speciesC. a classificatory (taxonomic) unit of any rankD. a compendium of international rules of nomenclature |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 226. |
Binomial epithet in binomial nomenclature isA. Genus + SpeciesB. GenusC. Genus + Species + Author nameD. Genus + Species + Family |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 227. |
Category isA. a rank in hierarchyB. any grouping of living objectsC. a term used interchangeable with taxonD. a taxonomic grouping |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 228. |
Intermediate category isA. category in addition to obligate categoriesB. subphylumC. sub speciesD. all of the above. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 229. |
Holotype is aA. typical specimen designated by author for nomenclature and publicationB. incomplete specimenC. unpreserve specimenD. specimen from other locality |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 230. |
According to binomial nomenclature, which one is incorrect ?A. TautonymsB. SynonymsC. AutonymsD. Bionyms |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 231. |
An animal with same generic, specific and subspecific name isA. ManB. RatC. SnakeD. Gorilla |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 232. |
When the generic name is repeated in spe- cific name of a plant, it is calledA. SynonymB. AutonymC. TautonymD. Holotype |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 233. |
Two individuals belongs to the same species if theyA. Are reproductively isolated among themselvesB. are morphologically similarC. are interbreeding and produce infertile offspringD. are interbreeding and produce fertile offspring. |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D Two individuals belongs to the same species if they are intrebreeding and produce fertile offspring. |
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| 234. |
Artifical system of classification was first used byA. Linnaeus system of plant classificaton isB. De candolleC. TheophrastusD. Bentham and hooker |
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Answer» Correct Answer - c Artificial system of classification was first used by theophrastus. A classification based on one or a few superficial sijmilarities is called an artificial system of classification. |
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| 235. |
Father of Biology isA. LinnaeusB. TheophrastusC. AristotleD. lamarck ad Traviranus |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C Aristotle is called father of biology. |
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| 236. |
Archegniatae includeA. Algae, fungi and virusesB. Algae, lichens and bryophytesC. Bryophytes, pteridophytes and gymnospermsD. pteridopytes, gymnosperms and angiosperms |
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Answer» Correct Answer - c Archegoniatae is a group of embryophytes having achegonia. Its include bryophytes, pteridophytes aned gymnosperms. |
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| 237. |
Institution which encourages publication of local flora isA. NBRIB. FRIC. BSID. IARI |
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Answer» Correct Answer - c Botanical survey of india at kolkata explores the plant wealth of india |
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| 238. |
Earliest classification were based on theA. FoodB. ClothingC. ShelterD. uses of various organisms/all of the above |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D Earliest classification were based on the food, clothing, shelter or uses of various organisms. |
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| 239. |
The earliest serious efforts to classify the living things were made byA. Greek philosophersB. Latin American scientistC. British herbalistsD. Indian hakims |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 240. |
Who was first to classify plants and also wrote maximum on plants ?A. TheophrastusB. LinnaeusC. EichlerD. Lamarck |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 241. |
Classification system given by Linnaeus was based onA. morphological and anatomical charactersB. evolutionary trendsC. floral charactersD. None of the above |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 242. |
Who classified the Embryophyta on the basis of fertilizationA. EichlerB. TippoC. TakhtajanD. Engler & Prantl |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 243. |
Typological concept of species was given btA. MendelB. Aristotle and PlatoC. John RayD. Hutchinson |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 244. |
The term taxonomy in general refers toA. classification of organismsB. identification of organismsC. nomenclature of organismsD. all of the above |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 245. |
In plants Lantin names are suggestad beacauseA. Lathin is a simple languageB. In whole world there world there would be only one name for one plantC. It is easy to writeD. most of the names in other languages are not correct |
| Answer» Correct Answer - b | |
| 246. |
Linnaeus proposed an outline of plant classification inA. Genera PlantarumB. Species PlantarumC. Systema NaturaeD. Philosophia Botanica |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 247. |
ICVN isA. International code of Veterinary NomenclatureB. International Code of Viral NomenclatureC. International Code of Vertebrata NomenclatureD. International Code of Verme Nomenclature |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 248. |
Parapatric species are species found inA. Adjacent geographic rangesB. Two ends of a geographical rangeC. Same geographical areaD. Overlapping geographic area |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 249. |
The term taxonomy was introduced byA. HuxleyB. De CandolleC. Bentham and HookerD. Linnaeus |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B The term taxonomy was introduced by De candolle. |
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Linnaeus system of plant classificaton isA. AriticialB. NaturalC. PhylogeneticD. None of the above |
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Answer» Correct Answer - a Linneaus system of classficition is considered as aritfical because it is based only on one or two character of plants. |
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