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1. Reproduction cannot be an all inclusive defining characteristic feature of living organisms

because

A living organisms do not show growth B many living organisms do not reproduce

non living objects are also capable of all living organisms show a small period of
C D
reproducing reproductive phase in their life

2. Select the incorrect statement from the following

1) NBRI (National Botanical Research Institute) is situated at Lucknow
2) Plant families like convolvulaceae and solanaceae are included in other polynomials
mainly based on floral characters
3) All living organisms – present, past and future are linked to one another by sharing of
common genetic material but to varying degrees
4) Order solanum, datura and petunia are placed in the family solanacea

A 1 only B 2 and 4

C 4 only D 2 and 3

3. Which set of the following organisms multiply by fragmentation?

A planaria, hydra, yeast B echinoderms fungi bacteria

fungi, filamentous algae, protonema of

C D amoeba, hydra, virus
mosses

4. As we go higher from species to kingdom, the number of common

characteristics/features/similar traits goes on

A remains the same B decreasing

C increasing D none of the above

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5. Select the incorrect statement from the following

ICZN stands for international code of 

A B each statement in key is known as lead
zoological nomenclature

taxonomic keys are tools that help in Ernst Mayr used Systema Naturae as the
C D
identification based on characteristics title of his Publication

6. Manuals contain information on

habitat and distribution of animals found

A any one taxon B
in a particular area

identification of names of species found in habitat and distribution of plants found in

C D
a particular area a particular area

7.

A a B b

C c D d

8.

A a B b

C c D d

9. Which ofthe following taxonomic aid provides information for the identification of names
of species found in an area?

A Monograph B Manual

C Flora D Periodical

10. Which one of the taxonomic aids can give comprehensive account of complete compiled
information of any one genus or family at a particular time?

A T axonomic key B Flora

C Herbarium D Monograph

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11. Which one of the following taxonomical aid is used for identification of plants and animals
based on similarities and dissimilarities?

A Flora B Keys

C Monographs D Catalogues

12. T he practical purpose of classification of living organisms is to

A explain the origin of living organsims. B trace the evolution of living organsims.

facilitate identification of unknown

C name the living organisms D
organisms.

13. In printed scientific names, only the ______is capitalized.

A class B species

C genus D family

14. Statement 1 : T axon and category are different things.

Statement 2 : Category shows hierarchical classification.

. Statement- 1 and statement-2 are true Statement -1 and Statement -2 are

A and statement-2 is a correct explanation B true;statement-2 is not a correct
for statement -1 explanation for statement – 1

Statement – 1 is true and statement- 2 is

C D Both the statements are false.
false

15. Study the following statements and select the correct description of botanical garden.
(i) Plant species are grown for identification purposes.
(ii) Labeling of each plant consists of its botanical name/scientific name and its family.
(iii) Specimens are preserved in the jars and containers.
(iv) It is a type of store house which contains dried, pressed and preserved plants
specimens on sheet.
(v) Plant specimen contains a labeling of information about date and place of collection.

A (i) and (ii) only B (i), (ii) and (iii) only

C (ii) and (iv) only D All the five statements.

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16. Which of the following statements are not correct ?

(i) Lower the taxon, more are the characteristics that the members within the taxon share.
(ii) Order is the assemblage of genera which exhibit a few similar characters.
(iii) Cat and dog are included in the same family Felidae.
(iv) Binomial nomenclature was introduced by Carolus Linnaeus.

A (i), (ii) and (iii) B (ii), (iii) and (iv)

C (i) and (iv) D (ii) and (iii)

17. Systematics deals with

Evolutionary relationship between

A Nomenclature of new organisms B
organisms

Identification of newly discovered

C D All of these
organisms

18. Wheat belongs to division ______.

A Angiospermae B Gymnospermae

C Poacae D None of the above

19. T he order generally ends with

A ales B aceae

C eae D none of these

20. In majority of higher animals and plants,_____ and _____ are mutually exclusive events.

A growth; nutrition B nutrition; consciousness

C growth; reproduction D reproduction; consciousness

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Answer Key

1.b 2.c 3.c 4.b

5.d 6.c 7.c 8.c

9.b 10.d 11.b 12.d

13.c 14.a 15.a 16.d

17.d 18.a 19.a 20.c

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