7
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
Taxonomic key is one of the taxonomic tools in the identification and classification of plants and animals. It is used in the preparation of
A
monographs
B
flora
C
Both (a) and (b)
D
None of these
8
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
All living organisms are linked to one another because
A
they have common genetic material of the same type
B
they share common genetic material but to varying degrees
C
all have common cellular organisation
D
All of the above
9
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
Which of the following is a defining characteristic of living organisms?
A
Growth
B
Ability to make sound
C
Reproduction
D
Response to external stimuli
10
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
Match the following and choose the correct option :
| Column I | Column II |
|---|---|
| A. Family | 1. Tuberosum |
| B. Kingdom | 2. Polymoniales |
| C. Order | 3. Solanum |
| D. Species | 4. Plantae |
| E. Genus | 5. Solanaceae |
A
| A | B | C | D | E |
| 4 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
B
| A | B | C | D | E |
| 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
C
| A | B | C | D | E |
| 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
D
| A | B | C | D | E |
| 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
11
Linnaeus is considered as Father of Taxonomy. Name two other botanists known for their contribution to the field of plant taxonomy.
Explanation
Carolus Linnaeus (1707-1778), a Swedish botanist is regarded as Father of Plant Taxonomy. He published his work in book Genera Plantarum in (1737). Other two botanist are G Bentham and Joseph Dalton Hooker. Both are famous for their work on classification of plants based on natural characteristics.