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The system of giving one name to the individual is called

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  1. Quasibinomial system

  2. Semibinomial system

  3. Mononomial system

  4. Uninomial system

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The system of giving one name to the individual is called uninomial system. This system was introduced with certain advantages for different purposes. The rules given by Linnaeus in the binomial system were considered quite complicated. To simplify the system and overcome these problems, Heywood suggested that two components of the name- generic name and specific epithet may be united together to form a single name.

The binomial system of naming a species was first devised by

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  1. Aristotle

  2. Hugo de Vries

  3. Carolus Linnaeus

  4. Bentham and Hooker

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The binomial system of naming a species was first devised by Swedish botanist and physician Carolus Linnaeus.

So, the correct option is, 'Carolus Linnaeus'.

In Mangifera indica, the word Mangifera is a 

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  1. Genus

  2. Species

  3. Variety

  4. Order

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
According to the binomial system of classification, each name has two components, the generic name and the specific epithet. Linnaeus introduced the binomial system of classification. The first part of the name identifies the genus to which the species belongs, the second part, the specific name or specific epithet which identifies the species within the genus. According to the binomial system of classification in Mangifera indica, the word Mangifera is a genus.
So, the correct answer is 'Genus'.

Which of the following combinations form a binomial epithet?

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  1. Generic epithet + specific epithet

  2. Specific epithet + author citation

  3. Generic epithet + author citation

  4. Generic epithet + specific epithet + author citation

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Binomial nomenclature is a system of naming living species in which each species is assigned a specific scientific name. The name consists of two parts:
  • Generic epithet: It shows the genus of the organism
  • Specific epithet: It shows the species of the organism.
So, the correct answer is 'Generic epithet + specific epithet'.

Which of the following is correct match of genetic name with it's common name?

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  1. Exocoetus - flying frog

  2. Betta - Fighting fish

  3. Toad - Tree frog

  4. Pristis - Electric fish

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A flying frog is an Asian frog which has the ability to achieve gliding flight between trees. Its generic name is Rhacophorus nigropalmatus. The generic name of fighting fish is Betta splendens. It is also called as bettas. Two male fighting fish fight to protect territory. Hence, they are never be placed in the same tank. Tree frog is a frog that spends its most of the live in trees. Its generic name is Hyla arborea. Electric fish is a fish that generates electric field. Its generic name is Electrophorus electricus. It is also called as electric eel.

Thus, the correct answer is 'Betta - Fighting fish.'

Bionomial nomenclature was first issued in:

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  1. SystemaNaturae

  2. Genera Plantarum

  3. Genera Animahum

  4. Species Plantarum

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Correct Option: A

SystemaNatura  was written by:

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  1. Ernst Mayr

  2. Carolus Linnaeus

  3. R H Whittake

  4. W M Stanley

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Correct Option: A

The complete name of a plant in binomial nomenclature has?

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  1. Three parts(words)

  2. Two parts(words)

  3. Five parts(words)

  4. One part(word)

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Correct Option: A

Initiation of binomial system for animals is believed to be started on?

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  1. $1$ May $1753$

  2. $1$ August $1758$

  3. $1$ August $1753$

  4. $1$ May $1758$

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Correct Option: A

Find out incorrect statements.

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  1. Scientific names of plants can be written in any language

  2. There is only one scientific name for a particular plants

  3. All letters of genus name are written in capital

  4. Out of seven taxomic category, two are used to denote scientific name generally

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Correct Option: A