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    1.

    Select the incorrect statement

    A

    In multicellular organism growth and reproduction are not synonymous

    B

    A scientific name should be printed in italics according to binomical nomenclature

    C

    A museum has preserved plant and animals specimens

    D

    Taxonomy includes phylogeny as the basis of classification of orgnamisms

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    2.

    Which statement correctly explains the relationship between taxonomic categories and phylogenetic classification?

    A

    Taxonomic categories are arbitrary and have no relationship to phylogeny.

    B

    Taxonomic categories always perfectly match the branching patterns of phylogenetic trees.

    C

    Taxonomic categories ideally reflect evolutionary relationships revealed through phylogenetic analysis.

    D

    Phylogenetic analysis is used to create taxonomic categories, but they don't necessarily reflect evolutionary relationships.

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    3.

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

    A

    The first word in a biological name represents the genus name and the second is a specific epithet

    B

    The names are written in Latin and are italicized

    C

    When written by hand the names are to be underlined

    D

    Biological names can be written in any language

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    4.

    Which of the following is a merit in the Bentham and Hooker’s system of classification?

    A

    The position of gymnosperms in between dicots and monocots

    B

    Closely related families are placed apart

    C

    The placement of family-Asteraceae in the beginning of Gamopetalae

    D

    The placement of order-Ranals in the beginning

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    5.

    Arrange the following in the ascending order of Linnaean hierarchy.

    A

    Kingdom-Order-Species-Genus-Class-Family-Phylum

    B

    Kingdom-Family-Genus-Species-Class-Phylum-Order

    C

    Kingdom-Phylum-Class-Order-Family-Genus-Species

    D

    Species-Genus-Family-Order-Class-Phylum-Kingdom

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    6.

    Which of the following is a merit in the Bentham and Hooker’s system of classification?

    A

    The position of gymnosperms in between dicots and monocots

    B

    Closely related families are placed apart

    C

    The placement of family-Asteraceae in the beginning of Gamopetalae

    D

    The placement of order-Ranals in the beginning

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    8.

    Statement 1: There are seven obligate categories in hierarchy of taxonomyStatement 2: Other categories of similar type can be called as intermediate categories

    A

    Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is True; Statement 2 is correct explanation for Statement 1

    B

    Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is True; Statement 2 is not correct explanation for Statement 1

    C

    Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is False

    D

    Statement 1 is False, Statement 2 is True

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