Multiple choice

The five kingdom classification of living organisms was proposed by

  1. Engler and Prantl

  2. Whittaker

  3. Linnaeus

  4. Bentham and Hooker
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Whittaker (1969) gave the 'five kingdom classification' based on which he classified living organisms in five groups: Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae and Animalia.

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