The Living World
Test-3

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Which of the following is incorrect about phylogenetic classification?

It is based on evolutionary history.
It considers genetic and molecular similarities.
It ignores fossil evidence.
It groups organisms based on common ancestry.
3

Phylogenetic classification considers fossil evidence, genetic information, and common ancestry to classify organisms.

Which scientist first used the term "Systema Naturae" for classification?

Charles Darwin
Aristotle
Carolus Linnaeus
Robert Hooke
3

Carolus Linnaeus first used the term "Systema Naturae" for classification.

Which taxonomic category is directly below Kingdom?

Phylum
Class
Order
Genus
1

Phylum is the taxonomic rank directly below Kingdom.

Which of the following statements about classification is correct?

It helps in studying the evolutionary relationships among organisms
It is only based on morphological features
It does not help in naming organisms
It does not consider genetic information
1

Classification helps in studying evolutionary relationships among organisms by grouping them based on similarities.

Which of the following is correct about the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN)?

It governs the naming of animal species.
It applies only to fungi.
It provides rules for naming plant species.
It is no longer in use.
1

The International Code of Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN) governs the naming and classification of animal species.

Which of the following statements about systematics is incorrect?

Systematics studies the evolutionary relationships of organisms.
Systematics only includes naming and classification.
Systematics incorporates taxonomy and phylogenetics.
Systematics considers genetic and molecular data.
2

Systematics is not limited to naming and classification; it also studies evolutionary relationships and genetic information.

Which of the following is correct about numerical taxonomy?

It classifies organisms based only on evolutionary data.
It uses mathematical and statistical methods for classification.
It is not used in modern classification.
It considers only external morphological features.
2

Numerical taxonomy classifies organisms using statistical methods based on numerous observable characteristics.

What is the significance of systematics in biological classification?

It only deals with naming species
It studies evolutionary relationships
It classifies organisms based only on physical traits
It ignores the diversity of organisms
2

Systematics includes classification, nomenclature, and studies evolutionary relationships among organisms.

What is the correct way to write the scientific name of Mango?

Mangifera Indica
mangifera indica
Mangifera indica
Mangifera Indica Linn.
3

The correct way to write a scientific name is: Genus (capitalized) followed by species (lowercase), both italicized.

Which of the following statements about systematics is incorrect?

Systematics studies evolutionary relationships.
Systematics only deals with naming species.
Systematics incorporates phylogeny.
Systematics considers genetic and molecular similarities.
2

Systematics is not limited to naming species; it also involves studying their evolutionary relationships.

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