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Multiple choice zoology why classification? nomenclature in classification introduction to plant kingdom history of classification nomenclature of animals

The usage of binomial names, for plant species was accepted by all after the publication of the work by 

  1. Hooker

  2. Linnaeus

  3. Bentham

  4. Darwin
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Linnaeus is considered father of taxonomy and was first to use the binomial nomenclature for organisms in his book “Species Plantarum, 1753” in which he gave a generic name to each species. The generic names was followed by trivial name that represented the specific epithet and hence, the system of binomial nomenclature; option B is the correct answer. Benthum and Hooker proposed the most elaborate natural classification of seed plants in their three volume book “Genera Plantarum, 1863-83”. This makes options A and C incorrect as their work was published much later than that of Linnaeus. Darwin is best known for his theory of natural selection to explain the process of evolution. Thus, the correct answer is option B. 

Multiple choice zoology why classification? nomenclature in classification introduction to plant kingdom history of classification nomenclature of animals

According to binomial nomenclature system, scientific name includes two terms. They are

  1. Genus and species

  2. Class and order

  3. Genus and phylum

  4. Species and order
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

On the basis of hierarchy of characteristics, the last two units of classification are genus and species. The organism belonging to same genus and species are very much similar.

Multiple choice zoology why classification? nomenclature in classification introduction to plant kingdom history of classification nomenclature of animals

In which book 'binomial nomenclature' has been used for the first time?

  1. Histoire naturelle

  2. Systema naturae

  3. Historia naturalis

  4. Historia plantarum
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The 10th edition of 'Systema Naturae' was a book written by Carl Linnaeus and published in two volumes in 1758 and 1759, which marks the starting point of zoological nomenclature. In it, Linnaeus introduced the binomial nomenclature for animals.
Thus, the answer is option (B) - 'Systema naturae'.

Multiple choice zoology why classification? nomenclature in classification introduction to plant kingdom history of classification nomenclature of animals

The botanical name of "Indian rai" is

  1. Brassica campestris

  2. Brassica juncea

  3. Brassica nigra

  4. Brassica alba
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Brassica nigra is the botanical name of black mustard. 

Brassica juncea is the botanical name of Indian mustard or green mustard or 'Indian rai'. 
Brassica alba is the botanical name of white mustard. 
Brassica campestris is the botanical name of turnip. Thus, option B is correct.

Multiple choice zoology why classification? nomenclature in classification introduction to plant kingdom history of classification nomenclature of animals

Linnaeus published his concept of binomial nomenclature first in 

  1. Systema Naturae

  2. Species Plantarum

  3. Genera Plantarum

  4. Philosophia Botanica
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Philosophia Botanica was published by the Swedish naturalist Carl Linnaeus in 1751 who greatly influenced the development of botanical taxonomy and systematics. It is the first textbook of descriptive systematic botany and botanical Latin. It also contains Linnaeus's first published description of his binomial nomenclature.

So, the correct option is 'Philosophia Botanica'.

Multiple choice zoology why classification? nomenclature in classification introduction to plant kingdom history of classification nomenclature of animals

Which of the following gives vital information about the plants?

  1. Binomial nomenclature

  2. Vernacular names

  3. Synonyms

  4. Trinomial nomenclature
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
Binomial Nomenclature system consists of a Generic name and a Specific name. Generic name is a noun which is unique to one kingdom but can be repeated across kingdoms. Specific name is usually an adjective and is unique to an organism. Therefore, Binomial system of nomenclature gives us vital information about the organisms.
So, the correct answer is, 'Binomial Nomenclature'.
Multiple choice zoology why classification? nomenclature in classification introduction to plant kingdom history of classification nomenclature of animals

The binomial nomenclature of the Touch - me - not plant is

  1. Solanum nigrum

  2. Aegle marmelos

  3. Mimosa pudica

  4. Acalypha india
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The binomial nomenclature of the Touch-me-not plant is Mimosa pudica. This plant is known as touch me not plant because the plant shows a type of nastic movement. Whenever the plant is touched, the leaflets get folded. The stimulus is passed from one branch to the entire branch of the plants. The leaves of the complete plant get folded in response to the touch.

Thus, the correct answer is 'Mimosa pudica'.

Multiple choice zoology why classification? nomenclature in classification introduction to plant kingdom history of classification nomenclature of animals

Binomial of vilvam is 

  1. Acalypha indica

  2. Aegle marmelos

  3. Cissus quadrangularis

  4. Mimosa pudica
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
The binomial nomenclature is the system which names the organisms with the help of two words which includes the genus and the species. The binomial name of Vilvam is Aegle marmelos. This is commonly known as the golden apple or stone apple. This fruit is known to have medicinal properties. 
Thus, the correct answer is option B. 
Multiple choice zoology why classification? nomenclature in classification introduction to plant kingdom history of classification nomenclature of animals

Binomial nomenclature is 

  1. Not applicable to cyanbacteria.

  2. Not accepted by a number of countries.

  3. Universal with one specific name to each organism.

  4. Universal with two specific names to each organism.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

  • Binomial nomenclature system was proposed by Carl Linnaeus for the scientific naming of all the plants and animals. Linnaeus proposed the scientific name of plants in his book 'Species Plantarum'.
  • In binomial nomenclature, each scientific name has two components-generic names (genus) and specific name (species) E.g., Mangifera indica Linn. Mangifera is the genus name and indica is the species name.
So, the correct answer 'Universal with one specific name to each organism'

Multiple choice zoology why classification? nomenclature in classification introduction to plant kingdom history of classification nomenclature of animals

The current system of International Code of Botanical Nomenclature was adapted

  1. 1930

  2. 1975

  3. 1978

  4. 1982
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The current system of International code of botanical nomenclature (ICBN) was adapted to assign the scientific name to plants. It was adapted in 1978 after the twelfth International Botanical Congress held in 1975 to follow the rules for naming the plants. The fifth International Botanical Congress was also held in 1930, at Cambridge (England). So, the correct option is C.