Test Paper - The Living World

Q1. The term 'biodiversity' refers to:

Explanation: Biodiversity refers to the number and types of organisms present on Earth.[file:44]

Q2. The process of assigning a scientific name to an organism is called:

Explanation: Nomenclature is the process of assigning a scientific name to an organism.[file:44]

Q3. The scientific name of mango is:

Explanation: The correct scientific name of mango is Mangifera indica.[file:44]

Q4. The binomial nomenclature system was introduced by:

Explanation: The binomial nomenclature system was introduced by Linnaeus.[file:44]

Q5. The first word in a biological name represents:

Explanation: The first word in a biological name represents the genus.[file:44]

Q6. The second word in a biological name represents:

Explanation: The second word in a biological name represents the species.[file:44]

Q7. The scientific name of human is:

Explanation: The scientific name of human is Homo sapiens.[file:44]

Q8. The term 'taxon' refers to:

Explanation: Taxon refers to a rank or category in classification.[file:44]

Q9. The lowest taxonomic category is:

Explanation: Species is the lowest taxonomic category.[file:44]

Q10. The highest taxonomic category is:

Explanation: Kingdom is the highest taxonomic category.[file:44]

Q11. The branch of science dealing with identification, nomenclature and classification is:

Explanation: Taxonomy deals with identification, nomenclature and classification.[file:44]

Q12. The branch of science that includes evolutionary relationships is:

Explanation: Systematics includes evolutionary relationships.[file:44]

Q13. The scientific name of wheat is:

Explanation: The scientific name of wheat is Triticum aestivum.[file:44]

Q14. The scientific name of potato is:

Explanation: The scientific name of potato is Solanum tuberosum.[file:44]

Q15. The scientific name of housefly is:

Explanation: The scientific name of housefly is Musca domestica.[file:44]

Q16. The scientific name of lion is:

Explanation: The scientific name of lion is Panthera leo.[file:44]

Q17. The scientific name of brinjal is:

Explanation: The scientific name of brinjal is Solanum melongena.[file:44]

Q18. The scientific name of cat is:

Explanation: The scientific name of cat is Felis catus.[file:44]

Q19. The scientific name of dog is:

Explanation: The scientific name of dog is Canis familiaris.[file:44]

Q20. The scientific name of tiger is:

Explanation: The scientific name of tiger is Panthera tigris.[file:44]

Q21. The scientific name of leopard is:

Explanation: The scientific name of leopard is Panthera pardus.[file:44]

Q22. The scientific name of gorilla is:

Explanation: The scientific name of gorilla is Gorilla gorilla.[file:44]

Q23. The scientific name of gibbon is:

Explanation: The scientific name of gibbon is Hylobates lar.[file:44]

Q24. The scientific name of monkey is:

Explanation: The scientific name of monkey is Macaca mulatta.[file:44]

Q25. The scientific name of frog is:

Explanation: The scientific name of frog is Rana tigrina.[file:44]

Q26. Assertion: Species is the lowest taxonomic category. Reason: All organisms in a species share fundamental similarities.

Explanation: Species is the lowest taxonomic category and all organisms in a species share fundamental similarities.[file:44]

Q27. Assertion: Genus comprises a group of related species. Reason: Species in a genus have more characters in common.

Explanation: Genus comprises a group of related species, and species in a genus have more characters in common.[file:44]

Q28. Assertion: Family has a group of related genera. Reason: Genera in a family have fewer similarities than species in a genus.

Explanation: Family has a group of related genera, and genera in a family have fewer similarities than species in a genus.[file:44]

Q29. Assertion: Order is a higher category than family. Reason: Order is an assemblage of families.

Explanation: Order is a higher category than family and is an assemblage of families.[file:44]

Q30. Assertion: Class includes related orders. Reason: Orders in a class share some common features.

Explanation: Class includes related orders, and orders in a class share some common features.[file:44]

Q31. Assertion: Phylum includes related classes. Reason: Classes in a phylum share some common features.

Explanation: Phylum includes related classes, and classes in a phylum share some common features.[file:44]

Q32. Assertion: Kingdom is the highest taxonomic category. Reason: All organisms are grouped into kingdoms.

Explanation: Kingdom is the highest taxonomic category and all organisms are grouped into kingdoms.[file:44]

Q33. Assertion: Binomial nomenclature uses two words for naming. Reason: The first word is genus and the second is species.

Explanation: Binomial nomenclature uses two words: genus and species.[file:44]

Q34. Assertion: Taxonomy deals with identification, nomenclature and classification. Reason: Taxonomy is the branch of science for these processes.

Explanation: Taxonomy deals with identification, nomenclature and classification.[file:44]

Q35. Assertion: Systematics includes evolutionary relationships. Reason: Systematics is based on evolutionary relationships.

Explanation: Systematics includes evolutionary relationships.[file:44]

Q36. Assertion: Species is a group of individuals with fundamental similarities. Reason: Species can be distinguished based on distinct morphological differences.

Explanation: Species is a group of individuals with fundamental similarities and can be distinguished based on morphological differences.[file:44]

Q37. Assertion: Genus is a group of related species. Reason: Species in a genus have more characters in common.

Explanation: Genus is a group of related species with more characters in common.[file:44]

Q38. Assertion: Family is a group of related genera. Reason: Genera in a family have fewer similarities than species in a genus.

Explanation: Family is a group of related genera with fewer similarities than species in a genus.[file:44]

Q39. Assertion: Order is an assemblage of families. Reason: Families in an order share some common features.

Explanation: Order is an assemblage of families sharing some common features.[file:44]

Q40. Assertion: Class includes related orders. Reason: Orders in a class share some common features.

Explanation: Class includes related orders sharing some common features.[file:44]

Q41. Assertion: Phylum includes related classes. Reason: Classes in a phylum share some common features.

Explanation: Phylum includes related classes sharing some common features.[file:44]

Q42. Assertion: Kingdom is the highest taxonomic category. Reason: All organisms are grouped into kingdoms.

Explanation: Kingdom is the highest taxonomic category and all organisms are grouped into kingdoms.[file:44]

Q43. Assertion: Binomial nomenclature uses two words for naming. Reason: The first word is genus and the second is species.

Explanation: Binomial nomenclature uses two words: genus and species.[file:44]

Q44. Assertion: Taxonomy deals with identification, nomenclature and classification. Reason: Taxonomy is the branch of science for these processes.

Explanation: Taxonomy deals with identification, nomenclature and classification.[file:44]

Q45. Assertion: Systematics includes evolutionary relationships. Reason: Systematics is based on evolutionary relationships.

Explanation: Systematics includes evolutionary relationships.[file:44]

Q46. Assertion: Species is a group of individuals with fundamental similarities. Reason: Species can be distinguished based on distinct morphological differences.

Explanation: Species is a group of individuals with fundamental similarities and can be distinguished based on morphological differences.[file:44]

Q47. Assertion: Genus is a group of related species. Reason: Species in a genus have more characters in common.

Explanation: Genus is a group of related species with more characters in common.[file:44]

Q48. Assertion: Family is a group of related genera. Reason: Genera in a family have fewer similarities than species in a genus.

Explanation: Family is a group of related genera with fewer similarities than species in a genus.[file:44]

Q49. Assertion: Order is an assemblage of families. Reason: Families in an order share some common features.

Explanation: Order is an assemblage of families sharing some common features.[file:44]

Q50. Assertion: Class includes related orders. Reason: Orders in a class share some common features.

Explanation: Class includes related orders sharing some common features.[file:44]

Q51. Match the following: A. Species B. Genus C. Family D. Order 1. Group of related genera 2. Group of related species 3. Group of individuals with fundamental similarities 4. Assemblage of families

Explanation: Species: group of individuals with fundamental similarities; Genus: group of related species; Family: group of related genera; Order: assemblage of families.[file:44]

Q52. Match the following: A. Class B. Phylum C. Kingdom D. Division 1. Includes related classes 2. Includes related orders 3. Highest taxonomic category 4. For plants, includes related classes

Explanation: Class: includes related orders; Phylum: includes related classes; Kingdom: highest taxonomic category; Division: for plants, includes related classes.[file:44]

Q53. Match the following: A. Taxonomy B. Systematics C. Nomenclature D. Classification 1. Identification, naming and classification 2. Evolutionary relationships 3. Assigning scientific name 4. Grouping organisms

Explanation: Taxonomy: identification, naming, classification; Systematics: evolutionary relationships; Nomenclature: assigning scientific name; Classification: grouping organisms.[file:44]

Q54. Match the following: A. Binomial nomenclature B. Taxon C. Species D. Genus 1. Two-word naming system 2. Rank or category 3. Group of individuals with fundamental similarities 4. Group of related species

Explanation: Binomial nomenclature: two-word naming system; Taxon: rank or category; Species: group of individuals with fundamental similarities; Genus: group of related species.[file:44]

Q55. Match the following: A. Family B. Order C. Class D. Phylum 1. Group of related genera 2. Assemblage of families 3. Includes related orders 4. Includes related classes

Explanation: Family: group of related genera; Order: assemblage of families; Class: includes related orders; Phylum: includes related classes.[file:44]

Q56. Match the following: A. Species B. Genus C. Family D. Order 1. Panthera leo 2. Panthera 3. Felidae 4. Carnivora

Explanation: Species: Panthera leo; Genus: Panthera; Family: Felidae; Order: Carnivora.[file:44]

Q57. Match the following: A. Class B. Phylum C. Kingdom D. Division 1. Mammalia 2. Chordata 3. Animalia 4. Angiospermae

Explanation: Class: Mammalia; Phylum: Chordata; Kingdom: Animalia; Division: Angiospermae.[file:44]

Q58. Match the following: A. Taxonomy B. Systematics C. Nomenclature D. Classification 1. Branch of science for identification, naming, classification 2. Includes evolutionary relationships 3. Assigning scientific name 4. Grouping organisms

Explanation: Taxonomy: identification, naming, classification; Systematics: evolutionary relationships; Nomenclature: assigning scientific name; Classification: grouping organisms.[file:44]

Q59. Match the following: A. Binomial nomenclature B. Taxon C. Species D. Genus 1. Two-word naming system 2. Rank or category 3. Group of individuals with fundamental similarities 4. Group of related species

Explanation: Binomial nomenclature: two-word naming system; Taxon: rank or category; Species: group of individuals with fundamental similarities; Genus: group of related species.[file:44]

Q60. Match the following: A. Family B. Order C. Class D. Phylum 1. Group of related genera 2. Assemblage of families 3. Includes related orders 4. Includes related classes

Explanation: Family: group of related genera; Order: assemblage of families; Class: includes related orders; Phylum: includes related classes.[file:44]

Q61. Match the following: A. Species B. Genus C. Family D. Order 1. Panthera leo 2. Panthera 3. Felidae 4. Carnivora

Explanation: Species: Panthera leo; Genus: Panthera; Family: Felidae; Order: Carnivora.[file:44]

Q62. Match the following: A. Class B. Phylum C. Kingdom D. Division 1. Mammalia 2. Chordata 3. Animalia 4. Angiospermae

Explanation: Class: Mammalia; Phylum: Chordata; Kingdom: Animalia; Division: Angiospermae.[file:44]

Q63. Match the following: A. Taxonomy B. Systematics C. Nomenclature D. Classification 1. Branch of science for identification, naming, classification 2. Includes evolutionary relationships 3. Assigning scientific name 4. Grouping organisms

Explanation: Taxonomy: identification, naming, classification; Systematics: evolutionary relationships; Nomenclature: assigning scientific name; Classification: grouping organisms.[file:44]

Q64. Match the following: A. Binomial nomenclature B. Taxon C. Species D. Genus 1. Two-word naming system 2. Rank or category 3. Group of individuals with fundamental similarities 4. Group of related species

Explanation: Binomial nomenclature: two-word naming system; Taxon: rank or category; Species: group of individuals with fundamental similarities; Genus: group of related species.[file:44]

Q65. Match the following: A. Family B. Order C. Class D. Phylum 1. Group of related genera 2. Assemblage of families 3. Includes related orders 4. Includes related classes

Explanation: Family: group of related genera; Order: assemblage of families; Class: includes related orders; Phylum: includes related classes.[file:44]

Q66. Match the following: A. Species B. Genus C. Family D. Order 1. Panthera leo 2. Panthera 3. Felidae 4. Carnivora

Explanation: Species: Panthera leo; Genus: Panthera; Family: Felidae; Order: Carnivora.[file:44]

Q67. Match the following: A. Class B. Phylum C. Kingdom D. Division 1. Mammalia 2. Chordata 3. Animalia 4. Angiospermae

Explanation: Class: Mammalia; Phylum: Chordata; Kingdom: Animalia; Division: Angiospermae.[file:44]

Q68. Match the following: A. Taxonomy B. Systematics C. Nomenclature D. Classification 1. Branch of science for identification, naming, classification 2. Includes evolutionary relationships 3. Assigning scientific name 4. Grouping organisms

Explanation: Taxonomy: identification, naming, classification; Systematics: evolutionary relationships; Nomenclature: assigning scientific name; Classification: grouping organisms.[file:44]

Q69. Match the following: A. Binomial nomenclature B. Taxon C. Species D. Genus 1. Two-word naming system 2. Rank or category 3. Group of individuals with fundamental similarities 4. Group of related species

Explanation: Binomial nomenclature: two-word naming system; Taxon: rank or category; Species: group of individuals with fundamental similarities; Genus: group of related species.[file:44]

Q70. Match the following: A. Family B. Order C. Class D. Phylum 1. Group of related genera 2. Assemblage of families 3. Includes related orders 4. Includes related classes

Explanation: Family: group of related genera; Order: assemblage of families; Class: includes related orders; Phylum: includes related classes.[file:44]

Q71. Match the following: A. Species B. Genus C. Family D. Order 1. Panthera leo 2. Panthera 3. Felidae 4. Carnivora

Explanation: Species: Panthera leo; Genus: Panthera; Family: Felidae; Order: Carnivora.[file:44]

Q72. Match the following: A. Class B. Phylum C. Kingdom D. Division 1. Mammalia 2. Chordata 3. Animalia 4. Angiospermae

Explanation: Class: Mammalia; Phylum: Chordata; Kingdom: Animalia; Division: Angiospermae.[file:44]

Q73. Match the following: A. Taxonomy B. Systematics C. Nomenclature D. Classification 1. Branch of science for identification, naming, classification 2. Includes evolutionary relationships 3. Assigning scientific name 4. Grouping organisms

Explanation: Taxonomy: identification, naming, classification; Systematics: evolutionary relationships; Nomenclature: assigning scientific name; Classification: grouping organisms.[file:44]

Q74. Match the following: A. Binomial nomenclature B. Taxon C. Species D. Genus 1. Two-word naming system 2. Rank or category 3. Group of individuals with fundamental similarities 4. Group of related species

Explanation: Binomial nomenclature: two-word naming system; Taxon: rank or category; Species: group of individuals with fundamental similarities; Genus: group of related species.[file:44]

Q75. Match the following: A. Family B. Order C. Class D. Phylum 1. Group of related genera 2. Assemblage of families 3. Includes related orders 4. Includes related classes

Explanation: Family: group of related genera; Order: assemblage of families; Class: includes related orders; Phylum: includes related classes.[file:44]

Q76. Regarding species, which statements are correct? 1. Species is the lowest taxonomic category. 2. All organisms in a species share fundamental similarities. 3. Species can be distinguished based on distinct morphological differences.

Explanation: Species is the lowest taxonomic category, all organisms in a species share fundamental similarities, and species can be distinguished based on distinct morphological differences.[file:44]

Q77. Regarding genus, which statements are correct? 1. Genus is a group of related species. 2. Species in a genus have more characters in common. 3. Genus is the lowest taxonomic category.

Explanation: Genus is a group of related species with more characters in common, but it is not the lowest taxonomic category.[file:44]

Q78. Regarding family, which statements are correct? 1. Family is a group of related genera. 2. Genera in a family have fewer similarities than species in a genus. 3. Family is the lowest taxonomic category.

Explanation: Family is a group of related genera with fewer similarities than species in a genus, but it is not the lowest taxonomic category.[file:44]

Q79. Regarding order, which statements are correct? 1. Order is an assemblage of families. 2. Families in an order share some common features. 3. Order is the lowest taxonomic category.

Explanation: Order is an assemblage of families sharing some common features, but it is not the lowest taxonomic category.[file:44]

Q80. Regarding class, which statements are correct? 1. Class includes related orders. 2. Orders in a class share some common features. 3. Class is the lowest taxonomic category.

Explanation: Class includes related orders sharing some common features, but it is not the lowest taxonomic category.[file:44]

Q81. Regarding phylum, which statements are correct? 1. Phylum includes related classes. 2. Classes in a phylum share some common features. 3. Phylum is the lowest taxonomic category.

Explanation: Phylum includes related classes sharing some common features, but it is not the lowest taxonomic category.[file:44]

Q82. Regarding kingdom, which statements are correct? 1. Kingdom is the highest taxonomic category. 2. All organisms are grouped into kingdoms. 3. Kingdom is the lowest taxonomic category.

Explanation: Kingdom is the highest taxonomic category and all organisms are grouped into kingdoms, but it is not the lowest taxonomic category.[file:44]

Q83. Regarding binomial nomenclature, which statements are correct? 1. Binomial nomenclature uses two words for naming. 2. The first word is genus and the second is species. 3. Binomial nomenclature is used for all organisms.

Explanation: Binomial nomenclature uses two words for naming, the first is genus and the second is species, and it is used for all organisms.[file:44]

Q84. Regarding taxonomy, which statements are correct? 1. Taxonomy deals with identification, nomenclature and classification. 2. Taxonomy is the branch of science for these processes. 3. Taxonomy is used only for animals.

Explanation: Taxonomy deals with identification, nomenclature and classification and is the branch of science for these processes, but it is not used only for animals.[file:44]

Q85. Regarding systematics, which statements are correct? 1. Systematics includes evolutionary relationships. 2. Systematics is based on evolutionary relationships. 3. Systematics is used only for plants.

Explanation: Systematics includes evolutionary relationships and is based on evolutionary relationships, but it is not used only for plants.[file:44]

Q86. Regarding species, which statements are correct? 1. Species is a group of individuals with fundamental similarities. 2. Species can be distinguished based on distinct morphological differences. 3. Species is the lowest taxonomic category.

Explanation: Species is a group of individuals with fundamental similarities, can be distinguished based on distinct morphological differences, and is the lowest taxonomic category.[file:44]

Q87. Regarding genus, which statements are correct? 1. Genus is a group of related species. 2. Species in a genus have more characters in common. 3. Genus is the lowest taxonomic category.

Explanation: Genus is a group of related species with more characters in common, but it is not the lowest taxonomic category.[file:44]

Q88. Regarding family, which statements are correct? 1. Family is a group of related genera. 2. Genera in a family have fewer similarities than species in a genus. 3. Family is the lowest taxonomic category.

Explanation: Family is a group of related genera with fewer similarities than species in a genus, but it is not the lowest taxonomic category.[file:44]

Q89. Regarding order, which statements are correct? 1. Order is an assemblage of families. 2. Families in an order share some common features. 3. Order is the lowest taxonomic category.

Explanation: Order is an assemblage of families sharing some common features, but it is not the lowest taxonomic category.[file:44]

Q90. Regarding class, which statements are correct? 1. Class includes related orders. 2. Orders in a class share some common features. 3. Class is the lowest taxonomic category.

Explanation: Class includes related orders sharing some common features, but it is not the lowest taxonomic category.[file:44]

Q91. Regarding phylum, which statements are correct? 1. Phylum includes related classes. 2. Classes in a phylum share some common features. 3. Phylum is the lowest taxonomic category.

Explanation: Phylum includes related classes sharing some common features, but it is not the lowest taxonomic category.[file:44]

Q92. Regarding kingdom, which statements are correct? 1. Kingdom is the highest taxonomic category. 2. All organisms are grouped into kingdoms. 3. Kingdom is the lowest taxonomic category.

Explanation: Kingdom is the highest taxonomic category and all organisms are grouped into kingdoms, but it is not the lowest taxonomic category.[file:44]

Q93. Regarding binomial nomenclature, which statements are correct? 1. Binomial nomenclature uses two words for naming. 2. The first word is genus and the second is species. 3. Binomial nomenclature is used for all organisms.

Explanation: Binomial nomenclature uses two words for naming, the first is genus and the second is species, and it is used for all organisms.[file:44]

Q94. Regarding taxonomy, which statements are correct? 1. Taxonomy deals with identification, nomenclature and classification. 2. Taxonomy is the branch of science for these processes. 3. Taxonomy is used only for animals.

Explanation: Taxonomy deals with identification, nomenclature and classification and is the branch of science for these processes, but it is not used only for animals.[file:44]

Q95. Regarding systematics, which statements are correct? 1. Systematics includes evolutionary relationships. 2. Systematics is based on evolutionary relationships. 3. Systematics is used only for plants.

Explanation: Systematics includes evolutionary relationships and is based on evolutionary relationships, but it is not used only for plants.[file:44]

Q96. Regarding species, which statements are correct? 1. Species is a group of individuals with fundamental similarities. 2. Species can be distinguished based on distinct morphological differences. 3. Species is the lowest taxonomic category.

Explanation: Species is a group of individuals with fundamental similarities, can be distinguished based on distinct morphological differences, and is the lowest taxonomic category.[file:44]

Q97. Regarding genus, which statements are correct? 1. Genus is a group of related species. 2. Species in a genus have more characters in common. 3. Genus is the lowest taxonomic category.

Explanation: Genus is a group of related species with more characters in common, but it is not the lowest taxonomic category.[file:44]

Q98. Regarding family, which statements are correct? 1. Family is a group of related genera. 2. Genera in a family have fewer similarities than species in a genus. 3. Family is the lowest taxonomic category.

Explanation: Family is a group of related genera with fewer similarities than species in a genus, but it is not the lowest taxonomic category.[file:44]

Q99. Regarding order, which statements are correct? 1. Order is an assemblage of families. 2. Families in an order share some common features. 3. Order is the lowest taxonomic category.

Explanation: Order is an assemblage of families sharing some common features, but it is not the lowest taxonomic category.[file:44]

Q100. Regarding class, which statements are correct? 1. Class includes related orders. 2. Orders in a class share some common features. 3. Class is the lowest taxonomic category.

Explanation: Class includes related orders sharing some common features, but it is not the lowest taxonomic category.[file:44]