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Question (1)

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Which scientist is credited with developing the modern binomial system of scientific naming?

(A) Aristotle
(B) Robert Whittaker
(C) Carolus Linnaeus
(D) Carl Woese

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Carolus Linnaeus developed the modern binomial nomenclature system.

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Question (2)

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In binomial nomenclature, each organism is assigned

(A) One name
(B) Two names
(C) Three names
(D) Four names

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Binomial nomenclature uses a two-part scientific name.

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Question (3)

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The first word in a scientific name represents the

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

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

The first part of a scientific name denotes the genus.

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Question (4)

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The second word in a scientific name represents the

(A) Class
(B) Species
(C) Phylum
(D) Order

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The second part denotes the species.

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Question (5)

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Which of the following is correctly written according to binomial nomenclature rules?

(A) homo sapiens
(B) Homo Sapiens
(C) Homo sapiens
(D) HOMO SAPIENS

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

The genus begins with a capital letter and the species with a lowercase letter.

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Question (6)

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When handwritten, a scientific name should be

(A) Written in capital letters only
(B) Underlined separately for each word
(C) Written without spacing
(D) Written in quotation marks

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Each word is underlined separately when handwritten.

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Question (7)

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Scientific names are generally written in

(A) Sanskrit
(B) Greek
(C) Latin or Latinised form
(D) Hindi

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Latin provides a universal and stable naming system.

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Question (8)

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What is the main advantage of scientific names over common names?

(A) They are shorter.
(B) They are universally accepted.
(C) They are easier to spell.
(D) They change frequently.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Scientific names are used globally without ambiguity.

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Question (9)

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Which scientific name is written incorrectly?

(A) Panthera leo
(B) Mangifera indica
(C) Homo sapiens
(D) panthera Leo

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

The genus must begin with a capital letter and the species with a lowercase letter.

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Question (10)

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In the scientific name Mangifera indica, Mangifera denotes the

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

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Mangifera is the genus name.

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Question (1)

Which scientist is credited with developing the modern binomial system of scientific naming?

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Question (2)

In binomial nomenclature, each organism is assigned

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Question (3)

The first word in a scientific name represents the

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Question (4)

The second word in a scientific name represents the

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Question (5)

Which of the following is correctly written according to binomial nomenclature rules?

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Question (6)

When handwritten, a scientific name should be

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Question (7)

Scientific names are generally written in

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Question (8)

What is the main advantage of scientific names over common names?

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Question (9)

Which scientific name is written incorrectly?

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Question (10)

In the scientific name Mangifera indica, Mangifera denotes the

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