Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

The scientific name of tiger is

  1. Panthera tigera

  2. Panthera cuticura

  3. Panthera tigris

  4. Panthera niagara
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Explanation

The tiger's scientific name is Panthera tigris - Panthera is the genus of big cats, and tigris is the species name. Note that 'tigris' ends with 'is' not 'a'. 'Tigera', 'cuticura', and 'niagara' are incorrect - niagara is a waterfall, not a species name.

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