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

A binomial nomenclature has  how many words/parts?

  1. Five

  2. Three

  3. Two

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

  • Carolus Linnaeus gave a scientific naming system in which an organism is given a universally accepted name consisting of 2 parts/words.
  • The first part is the generic name and the second part is the (specific) species name.
So, the correct option is 'Two'.

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

Binomial system of nomenclature for plants is effective from

  1. 5.8.1771

  2. 1.5.1753

  3. 1.8.1758

  4. 6.7.1736
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

  • Binomial system of nomenclature for plants is effective from 6. 7. 1736.
  • Each name consists of 2 parts, genus and specific epithet.
  • The book Systema Naturae introduced the system of binomial nomenclature.
So, the correct option is '6.7.1736'.

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

Which of the following is a correct nomenclature?

  1. Felis domesticus

  2. Felis domestica

  3. Magnifera indicus

  4. Tamarindus indica
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A,D Correct answer
Explanation

According to the conventions, suffix '-us' is used at the end of the binomial name at the end of specific epithet while writing the name of animals but is avoided while naming the plants.

So, the correct option is 'Felis domesticus' for Housefly while 'Tamarindus indica' is used for Tamarind taking above convention in consideration.

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

Binomial nomenclature consists of two words 

  1. Genus and species

  2. Order and family

  3. Family and genus

  4. Species and variety
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
  • Binomial Nomenclature proposed by Carl Linnaeus is the method of naming a particular organism by a single standard name known all over the world. 
  • The first word represents the genus while the second component represents specific epithet. 
So, the correct option is 'Genus and species'.
Multiple choice zoology why classification? nomenclature in classification introduction to plant kingdom history of classification nomenclature of animals

Linnaeus is credited with 

  1. Binomial nomenclature

  2. Theory of biogenesis

  3. Discovery of microscope

  4. Discovery of blood circulation
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
  1. Carl Linnaeus, a Swedish botanist, physician, and zoologist, laid the foundations for the modern biological naming scheme of binomial nomenclature. He is known as the father of modern taxonomy and is also considered one of the fathers of modern ecology.
    2. The theory of biogenesis was proposed by Louis Pasteur. He proposed that all life originated from pre-existing life. i.e., fishes laid eggs giving rise to more fishes.
    3. The first optical microscope was invented by Zacharias Janssen.
    4. William Harvey is associated with the discovery of blood circulation.
    So, the correct option is 'Binomial nomenclature'.
Multiple choice zoology why classification? nomenclature in classification introduction to plant kingdom history of classification nomenclature of animals

Scientific name of Asian Tiger Mosquito is

  1. Aedes taemiorhyncus

  2. Aedes aegypti

  3. Aedes albopictus

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

  • Aedes albopictus is scientific name of Asian tiger mosquito.
  • Aedes aegypti is scientific name of Yellow fever mosquito.
  • Aedes taemiorhncus and Aedes albolineatus are other species of mosquito.
So, the correct option is 'Aedes albopictus'.

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

Zoological name of common Indian Krait is

  1. Bungarus caeruleus

  2. Naja naja

  3. Viper russelli

  4. Ophiophagus hannah
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

  • Bungarus coeruleus is zological name of common Indian krait.
  • Naja naja is scientific name of Indian cobra.
  • Vipera russelli is zoological name of Russell's viper.
  • Ophiophagus hannah is the zoological name of King cobra.
So the correct option is ' Bungarus coeruleus'.

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

Which of the following is scientific name of peacock?

  1. Passer domesticus

  2. Pavo cristatus

  3. Archaeopterx lithographica

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

  • Passer domesticus is scientific name of House sparrow.
  • Pavo cristatus is scientific name of Peacock.
  • Archaeopterx lithographica is a scientific name for Archaeopteryx.
  • Psittacula eupatria is scientifc name of Alexandrine parrot.
So, the correct option is 'Pavo cristatus'.

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

Gharial is

  1. Naja bungarus

  2. Hemidactylus flaviviridis

  3. Rhacophorus leucomystax

  4. Gavialis gangeticus
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The scientific name of Gharial is Gavialis gangeticus

  • Naja bungarus-  Krait
  • Hemidactylus flaviviridis-  Gecko
  • Rhacophorus leucomystax- Tree frog
So, the correct option is 'Gavialis gangeticus'

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

Moschus moschiferus is

  1. Hog deer

  2. Swamp deer

  3. Musk deer

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

  • Moschus moschiferus is the scientific name for Siberian Musk deer.
  • Hyelaphus porcinus is the scientific name for Hog deer.
  • Rucervus duvaucelii is the scientific name for Swamp deer.
  • Muntiacus muntjak is the scientific name for Barking deer.
So the correct option is 'Musk deer'.