Taxonomy and systematics, species, taxonomic hierarchy, binomial nomenclature

In the taxonomic categories which hierarchial arrangement in ascending order is correct in case of animals ?

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

Match the items given in Column I with those in Column II and select the *correct* option given below :

Column I | Column II

a. Herbarium | i. It is a place having a collection of preserved plants and animals.

b. Key | ii. A list that enumerates methodically all the species found in an area with brief description aiding identification.

c. Museum | iii. Is a place where dried and pressed plant specimens mounted on sheets are kept.

d. Catalogue | iv. A booklet containing a list of characters and their alternates which are helpful in identification of various taxa.

Nomenclature is governed by certain universal rules. Which one of the following is contrary to the rules of nomenclature ?

The label of a herbarium sheet does not carry information on

Study the four statements (A-D) given below and select the two correct ones out of them :

A. Definition of biological species was given by Ernst Mayr.

B. Photoperiod does not affect reproduction in plants.

C. Binomial nomenclature system was given by R. H. Whittaker.

D. In unicellular organisms, reproduction is synonymous with growth.

The two correct statements are