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Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Scientifica name of Man ?

  1. Apis Indica

  2. Corvus splendens

  3. Homo Sapiens

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

Homo sapiens meaning wise man is the scientific binomial name for modern humans in the taxonomic classification system. This name was assigned by Carl Linnaeus in 1758 distinguishing humans from other hominids and primates in the animal kingdom.

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Scientific name of Cat?

  1. Rana hexadactyla

  2. Felis Domesticus

  3. Naja naja

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

Felis Domesticus is the binomial scientific name for the domestic cat under biological classification. Rana hexadactyla is a frog species, Naja naja is the Indian cobra, and Upapa epops is a hoopoe bird.

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Scientific name of Dog ?

  1. Musca domestica

  2. Bombyx mori

  3. Corvus splendens

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

Canis familiaris is the binomial scientific name for the domestic dog. The other options are scientific names for different organisms: Musca domestica (housefly), Bombyx mori (silkworm moth), and Corvus splendens (house crow).

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Scientific name of Frog?

  1. Rana hexa dactyla

  2. Periplaneta americana

  3. Homo sapiens

  4. Musca domestica
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Rana hexadactyla is a valid scientific name for certain frog species. The other options are all wrong organisms: Periplaneta americana is a cockroach, Homo sapiens is humans, and Musca domestica is the housefly. When identifying scientific names, look for the genus (first word) that matches the organism type - Rana is the frog genus.

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Scientific name of Housefly ?

  1. Ficus religiosa

  2. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

  3. Musca domestica

  4. Corvus macrorhynchos

  5. Cajanus cajan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Musca domestica is the correct scientific name for the common housefly. The other options include plants (Ficus religiosa - peepal tree, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis - hibiscus, Cajanus cajan - pigeon pea) and a bird (Corvus macrorhynchos - jungle crow). The genus 'Musca' identifies it as a fly.

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Scientific name of Peocock?

  1. Ananas comosus

  2. Canis familiaris

  3. Mangifera indica

  4. Pavo cristatus

  5. Lens esculenta
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Pavo cristatus is the correct scientific name for the Indian Peafowl (peacock). The other options are all wrong: Ananas comosus is pineapple, Canis familiaris is dog, Mangifera indica is mango, and Lens esculenta is lentil. The genus 'Pavo' identifies it as a peafowl, and 'cristatus' refers to the crest on its head.

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Scientific name of Cobra?

  1. Zea mays

  2. Naja naja

  3. Lens esculenta

  4. Solanum tuberosum

  5. Upapa epops
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Naja naja is the binomial scientific name for the Indian cobra species. The other options are scientific names for different organisms: Zea mays (corn), Lens esculenta (lentil), Solanum tuberosum (potato), and Upapa epops (hoopoe bird).

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Scientific name of Mango?

  1. Mangifera indica

  2. Ananas comosus

  3. Cajanus cajan

  4. Lens esculenta

  5. Zea mays
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Mangifera indica is the correct scientific name for the mango species. The other options are: Ananas comosus (pineapple), Cajanus cajan (pigeon pea), Lens esculenta (lentil), and Zea mays (corn).

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Scientific name of Potato?

  1. Corvus splendens

  2. Ficus religiosa

  3. Ananas comosus

  4. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

  5. Solanum tuberosum
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

Solanum tuberosum is the scientific name for the common potato. Other options include: Corvus splendens (house crow), Ficus religiosa (sacred fig), Ananas comosus (pineapple), and Hibiscus rosa-sinensis (Chinese hibiscus).

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Scientific name of Lady's finger?

  1. Zea mays

  2. Bombyx mori

  3. Hibiscus esculentus

  4. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

  5. Sarraceia purpurea
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Hibiscus esculentus is a valid scientific name for lady's finger (okra), also known as Abelmoschus esculentus. Other options are: Zea mays (corn), Bombyx mori (silkworm), Hibiscus rosa-sinensis (Chinese hibiscus), and Sarraceia purpurea (purple pitcher plant).