Free The Living World (Daily Quiz: 19) NEET Biology Questions & Answers with Detailed Explanation & Full Review

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Question-1

Artificial system of classification was first used by

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Answer: (c)

Pliny the Edler introduced first artificial system of classification in his book Historia Naturalis


Question-2

Genus represents

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Answer: (c)

Genus is the first higher category above the level of species. A genus may have one to several species. A genus having a single species is called monotypic. Currently, the genus Homo is monotypic with a single species of Homo sapiens. A genus having two or more species is called polytypic. The genus Panthera is polytypic. Some species of this genus are P. leo (Lion), P. tigris (Tiger), P. onca (Jaguar) and P. pardus (Leopard).


Question-3

The term "New Systematics" was introduced by

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Answer: (a)

The term "New Systematics" was given by Julian Huxley (1940). This classification takes into account the cytological, morphological, genetical, anatomical, palynological and physiological characters.


Question-4

All living organisms are linked to one another because

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Question-5

An important criterion for modern day classification is

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Answer: (a)

Modern day classification is new systematics or biosystematics which includes all the characteristics of organisms gathered from the study of different sections like physiology, ecology, anatomy, biochemistry, cytology.


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