NCERT/Class 11/Biology/The Living World

The Living World

Class 11 · Biology

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Sample Questions

Q1.The correct ascending sequence of taxonomic categories is:

  • ASpecies, Order, Genus, Family, Class, Phylum, Kingdom
  • BSpecies, Genus, Family, Order, Class, Phylum, Kingdom
  • CSpecies, Family, Genus, Order, Class, Phylum, Kingdom
  • DSpecies, Genus, Order, Family, Class, Phylum, Kingdom

Q2.The animal order Carnivora includes which families?

  • AFelidae and Hominidae
  • BMuscidae and Felidae
  • CFelidae and Canidae
  • DCanidae and Hominidae

Q3.Taxonomic groups/categories are described as:

  • AMerely morphological aggregates
  • BArbitrary groupings without biological significance
  • CDistinct biological entities
  • DTemporary groupings subject to frequent change

Q4.A scientist discovers a new plant species and wants to name it. Which code should be followed?

  • AICZN
  • BICBN
  • CBoth ICBN and ICZN
  • DNeither; plants don't need formal naming

Q5.The four basic processes of taxonomy are:

  • ACollection, preservation, description, publication
  • BCharacterisation, identification, classification, nomenclature
  • CObservation, hypothesis, experiment, conclusion
  • DIdentification, naming, evolution, systematics

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Concepts Covered

Binomial NomenclatureBiodiversityCarolus LinnaeusClassClassificationErnst MayrFamilyGenusICBN and ICZNIdentificationKingdomNomenclatureOrderPhylum and DivisionRules of NomenclatureSpeciesSystematicsTaxonomic CategoriesTaxonomic HierarchyTaxonomy

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