1. Modern taxonomy studies require
a) Knowledge of external and internal structure.
b) Knowledge of structure of cell.
c) Knowledge development process and ecological information of organisms.
d) All of these
Explanation: All of these
2. Which of the following term include all other terms?
a) Classification
b) Nomenclature
c) Taxonomy
d) Systematics
Explanation: Systematics
3. Linnaeus evolved a system of nomenclature called
a) Trinomial
b) Vernacular
c) Binomial
d) Polynomial
Explanation: Linnaeus evolved a system of nomenclature called Binomial
4. Binomial nomenclature seems to be difficult because a scientific name is derived from
a) Hindi
b) Sanskrit
c) Latin
d) Arabic
Explanation: Binomial nomenclature seems to be difficult because a scientific name is derived from latin
5. A group of plants or animals with similar traits of any rank is
a) Species
b) Order
c) Genus
d) Taxon
Explanation: A group of plants or animals with similar traits of any rank is taxon.
6. Binomial nomenclature means
a) Two names in which one is given by zoologist and other by botanist.
b) One scientific name consisting of a generic name and a specific epithet.
c) Two names in which one is latinized and other is french.
d) Two names in which one is scientific and other is local.
Explanation: Binomial nomenclature means one scientific name consisting of a generic name and a specific epithet.
7. Basic unit of taxonomic hierarchy is
a) Species
b) Kingdom
c) Class
d) Phylum
Explanation: Basic unit of taxonomic hierarchy is Species.
8. Botanical name of mango is
a) Mangifera indica
b) Solanum tuberosum
c) Solanum melongena
d) Panthera leo
Explanation: Botanical name of mango is Mangifera indica
9.Botanical name of potato is
a) Mangifera indica
b) Solanum tuberosum
c) Solanum melongena
d) Panthera leo
Explanation: Botanical name of potato is Solanum tuberosum
10. Zoological name of lion is
a) Mangifera indica
b) Solanum tuberosum
c) Solanum melongena
d) Panthera leo
Explanation: Zoological name of lion is Panthera leo.