Nomenclature and Binomial Classification NEET Questions

Nomenclature and Binomial Classification MCQ Questions

13.
Which of the following ranks is broader than genus?
A.
Species
B.
Family
C.
Genus
D.
Phylum
ANSWER :
B. Family
14.
What is the correct binomial name for human beings?
A.
Homo Sapiens
B.
Homo sapiens
C.
Homo sapiens (Italicized)
D.
Homo sapiens (underlined)
ANSWER :
C. Homo sapiens (Italicized)
15.
Why are scientific names written in italics?
A.
To make them attractive
B.
To follow a standard convention
C.
To differentiate from common names
D.
To make them distinct
ANSWER :
B. To follow a standard convention
16.
Which among the following is an example of a common name?
A.
Homo sapiens
B.
Tiger
C.
Mango
D.
Dog
ANSWER :
B. Tiger
17.
What is the correct way to write Homo sapiens in a handwritten script?
A.
Homo sapiens (underlined)
B.
Homo Sapiens
C.
Homo sapiens (italicized)
D.
Homo sapiens underlined
ANSWER :
A. Homo sapiens (underlined)
18.
Which rank in taxonomy is higher than species but lower than family?
A.
Order
B.
Family
C.
Class
D.
Kingdom
ANSWER :
B. Family