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Question (1)

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Which of the following is the main purpose of biological classification?

(A) To increase the number of organisms
(B) To organise organisms into groups based on similarities
(C) To eliminate species differences
(D) To prevent reproduction

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Classification organises organisms systematically based on similarities.

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Question (2)

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Which characteristic is most important while classifying organisms scientifically?

(A) Colour only
(B) Habitat only
(C) Similarities and differences in characteristics
(D) Size only

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Scientific classification depends on similarities and differences among organisms.

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Question (3)

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Which branch of biology deals with identification, naming and classification of organisms?

(A) Physiology
(B) Taxonomy
(C) Genetics
(D) Ecology

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Taxonomy deals with naming and classification of organisms.

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Question (4)

QN008402

Which scientist introduced binomial nomenclature?

(A) Charles Darwin
(B) Aristotle
(C) Carolus Linnaeus
(D) Gregor Mendel

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Carolus Linnaeus introduced binomial nomenclature.

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Question (5)

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In the scientific name Mangifera indica, the word indica represents the

(A) kingdom
(B) genus
(C) species
(D) family

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

The second word in a scientific name represents species.

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Question (6)

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Which statement correctly defines species?

(A) Organisms with identical colour
(B) Organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring
(C) Organisms living in same habitat only
(D) Organisms with similar food habits

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Members of a species can interbreed and produce fertile offspring.

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Question (7)

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Which taxonomic category contains the largest number of organisms?

(A) Species
(B) Genus
(C) Kingdom
(D) Family

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Kingdom is the highest category among the given options.

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Question (8)

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Which taxonomic category is immediately above species?

(A) Class
(B) Family
(C) Genus
(D) Order

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Genus includes closely related species.

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Question (9)

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Which feature helps separate prokaryotes from eukaryotes?

(A) Presence of chlorophyll
(B) Presence of true nucleus
(C) Presence of cell wall
(D) Presence of cytoplasm

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Eukaryotes possess a membrane-bound nucleus.

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Question (10)

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Organisms with membrane-bound organelles belong to

(A) prokaryotes only
(B) eukaryotes
(C) viruses
(D) archaebacteria only

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Membrane-bound organelles are characteristic of eukaryotic cells.

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Question (1)

Which of the following is the main purpose of biological classification?

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Question (2)

Which characteristic is most important while classifying organisms scientifically?

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Question (3)

Which branch of biology deals with identification, naming and classification of organisms?

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Question (4)

Which scientist introduced binomial nomenclature?

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Question (5)

In the scientific name Mangifera indica, the word indica represents the

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Question (6)

Which statement correctly defines species?

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Question (7)

Which taxonomic category contains the largest number of organisms?

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Question (8)

Which taxonomic category is immediately above species?

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Question (9)

Which feature helps separate prokaryotes from eukaryotes?

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Question (10)

Organisms with membrane-bound organelles belong to

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