Match the taxonomic categories given in column I with their feature given in column II.
| Column I | Column II |
|---|---|
| A. Taxon | I. Basic unit of classification |
| B. Species | II. A taxonomic group of any rank |
| C. Phylum | III. Division is the same category in case of plants |
| D. Genus | IV. Identified based on a number of similar characters |
| E. Order | V. Group of related species having more character in common with others species |
A - V, B - II, C - IV, D - III, E - I
A - III, B - I, C - IV, D - II, E - V
A - II, B - I, C - III, D - V, E - IV
A - III, B - II, C - IV, D - I, E - V
Correct Answer :
C. A - II, B - I, C - III, D - V, E - IV
A II, B I, C III, D V, E IV. Taxon is a taxonomic group of any rank. Species, the lowest category in the taxonomic hierarchy, is the basic unit of taxonomy. It is the group of individual organisms with fundamental similarities. Division is similar to phylum and used in case of plants. Genus is a group of related species having more character in common with others species. Order is identified based on a number of similar characters.
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The common characteristics between tomato and potato will be maximum at the level of their__________.
genus
family
order
division
The most important feature of all living systems is to
utilize oxygen to generate energy.
replicate the genetic information.
produce gametes.
utilize solar energy for metabolic activities.
The disadvantage of using common names for species is that
the names may change.
one name does not apply universally.
one species may have several common names and one common name may be applied to two species.
all of the above
One of the most important functions of botanical gardens is that
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one can observe tropical plants there.
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(ii) Dead organism does not grow.
(iii) Reproduction cannot be an all inclusive defining characteristic of living organisms.
(iv) No non-living object is capable of replicating itself.
(v) Metabolism in a test tube is non-living.
(vi) Metabolism is a defining feature of all living organisms.
(i) and (iii)
All except (v)
All except (iii)
All of these
Which of the following term is used to refer the number of varieties of plants and animals on earth ?
Taxonomy
Identification
Biodiversity
Classification
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lower taxonomic category than taxon.
the plural of taxon.
the singular of taxon.
Cell division occurs _______ in plants and _______ in animals.
continuously, only upto a certain age
only upto a certain age, continuously
continuously, never
once, twice
Match the common name given in column I with their taxonomic category order given in column II and choose the correct combination from the options given below.
| Column-I | Column-II |
|---|---|
| (Taxonomic categoryOrder) | (Common name) |
| A. Wheat | I. Primata |
| B. Mango | II. Diptera |
| C. Housefly | III. Sapindales |
| D. Man | IV. Poales |
A I, B II, C IV, D III
A IV, B III, C II, D I
A II, B IV, C I, D III
A III, B IV, C II, D I
Which one of the taxonomic aids can give comprehensive account of complete compiled information of any one genus or family at a particular time?
Taxonomic key
Flora
Herbarium
Monograph
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It is the occurrence of varied type of organisms on earth.
Each different kind of plant, animal or organism represents a species.
The number of species that are known and described range between 1.71.8 million.
All of the above
In majority of higher animals and plants, _____ and _____ are mutually exclusive events.
growth; nutrition
nutrition; consciousness
growth; reproduction
reproduction; consciousness
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(i) They generally established in educational institutes.
(ii) They have collections of preserved plant and animal specimens for study and reference.
(iii) Insects are preserved in boxes after collecting, killing and pinning.
(iv) They often have collections of skeletons of animals too.
Herbarium
Museum
Zoological parks
Botanical gardens
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Increase in body mass is considered as growth.
Growth by cell division occurs continuously throughout their life span in animals.
Increase in mass and number of individuals is the characteristics feature of animal growth.
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garden where herbaceous plants are grown.
dry garden.
chemical to kill plants.
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Water
Temperature
Photoperiod
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flowers are large.
character of flowers are conserved.
none of the above.
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reproduction.
growth and movement.
responsiveness to touch.
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Reproduction
Complex chemical organization
Adaptation to environmental changes
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Class
Order
Division
Family
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a group of senior taxonomists who decide the nomenclature of plants and animals.
a list of botanists or zoologists who have worked on taxonomy of a species or group.
classification of a species based on fossil record.
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an individual plant or animal.
a collection of plants or animals.
group of closely related species of plants or animals.
none of the above.
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Human beings Sapiens, species
Lion Panthera, genus
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Datura Solanaceae, family
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(i) It is the basic unit of classification.
(ii) It is defined as the group of individuals which resemble in their morphological and reproductive characters and interbreed among themselves and produce fertile offsprings.
(iii) Human beings belong to the species sapiens which is grouped in the genus Homo.
Species
Genus
Order
Family
Which of the following is less general in characters as compared to genus?
Species
Division
Class
Family
The keys are based on contrasting characters generally in a pair called _______.
flora
couplet
both (a) and (b)
manuals
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(i) All living organisms have ability to respond the environment stimuli which could be physical, chemical or biological.
(ii) Plants respond to external factors like light, water, temperature, other organisms, pollutants, etc.
(iii) Photoperiod affects the process of reproduction.
(iv) Human being is the only organism who has self consciousness.
Only (i)
Both (ii) and (iii)
Both (i) and (iv)
All of these
Match column-I (Biological name) with column-II (Class) and choose the correct option.
| Column-I | Column-II |
|---|---|
| (Biological name) | (Class) |
| A. Homo sapiens | I. Dicotyledonae |
| B. Musca domestica | II. Mammalia |
| C. Mangifera indica | III. Monocotyledonae |
| D. Triticum aestivum | IV. Insects |
A IV; B II; C I; D III
A II; B IV; C III; D I
A II; B IV; C I; D III
A II; B I; C IV; D III
In the given columns, column I contains the terms and column II contains its description. Select the correct match from the option given below.
| Column I | Column II |
|---|---|
| A. Growth | I. Production o f offspring. |
| B. Reproduction | II. Compos ed o f one or more cells . |
| C. Metabolism | III. Increase in mass and increase in number o f individuals . |
| D. Cellular organization | IV. Sum total of all chemical reactions occurring in body. |
A - I, B - II, C - III, D - IV
A - III, B - I, C - II, D - IV
A - III, B - I, C - IV, D - II
A - II, B - IV, C - III, D - I
Which of the following statements is incorrect?
The scientific name for humans is Homo sapiens.
Organisms placed in the same genus are least closely related.
Moving from species to kingdom, more different species are included in each higher category.
Species that are in the same genus share very specific characteristics.