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The document consists of multiple-choice questions, fill-in-the-blank questions, one-word answer questions, very short answer questions, and short answer questions related to taxonomy and nomenclature. It covers topics such as the processes in taxonomy, the rules of binomial nomenclature, and the classification of organisms. The questions are designed to assess knowledge on taxonomic hierarchy, scientific naming conventions, and key figures in the field.

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Multiple choice questions

1. What is the first process in taxonomy?


1) Identification 2) Classification 3) Nomenclature 4) Characterisation
2. Select the correctly written scientific name of the human being
1) Homo Sapiens 2) homo sapiens 3) Homo sapiens 4) homo Sapiens
3. The second word in Binomial nomenclature represents
1) genus 2) species 3) family. 4) class
4. The lowest taxonomic category is
1) genus. 2) family. 3) species. 4) taxon
5. In a taxonomic hierarchy, family is placed between
1) class and kingdom 2) order and class 3) genus and order 4) genus and class
6. Which of the following is not a taxon in Linnaeus hierarchy?
1) Class 2) Kingdom 3) Population 4) Family
7. Which of the following belongs to the family Muscidae?
1) Housefly 2) Grasshopper 3) Firefly 4) Cockroach
8. Nomenclature is governed by the rules of ICZN. Which of the following is contrary to the
rules of nomenclature?
1) Handwritten scientific names should be underlined.
2) Every organism should have a generic name and a specific epithet.
3) Scientific names are in Latin and should be printed in italics.
4) Both genus and species names start with a capital letter.

Fill in the blanks


9. The system of providing a scientific name with two components is called __________
10. In binomial nomenclature, the word denoting the genus starts with _______ letter.
11. The first word in binomial nomenclature represents, ________
12. The book "Systema Naturae" was written by ______________
13. Biological names are generally derived from ______
14. The process of classification is called _______

One word Answer Questions


15. Who is known as 'the Darwin of the 20th century'?

16. Write the generic name of tiger.

17. What is the highest category in taxonomic hierarchy?

18. Which taxonomic category comprises a group of related species?

19. Name the immediate higher category of "family" in the taxonomic hierarchy?

20. Who proposed binomial nomenclature?

Very Short Answer Questions


21. What does ICZN stand for?
22. Define taxon. Give two examples of taxa at different hierarchical levels.
23. What is biodiversity?
24. What are the basic processes in taxonomy?
25. What is nomenclature in taxonomy and which process precedes It?
26. Define the word Systematics. What is the title of Linnaeus's publication?
27. What is binomial nomenclature? Give an example.

Short Answer Questions


28. Illustrate the taxonomic hierarchy with an animal example.
29. What is binomial nomenclature? Write the universal rules of nomenclature.

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