Classification of Living Things UPSC Questions

Classification of Living Things MCQ Questions

1.
What is the scientific name of Mango?
A.
Petunia alba
B.
Mangifera indica
C.
Triticum aestivum
D.
Solanum tuberosum
ANSWER :
B. Mangifera indica
2.
Who proposed the Binomial Nomenclature system?
A.
Charles Darwin
B.
Gregor Mendel
C.
Ernst Mayr
D.
Carolus Linnaeus
ANSWER :
D. Carolus Linnaeus
3.
Which taxonomic category includes related genera?
A.
Order
B.
Species
C.
Family
D.
Phylum
ANSWER :
C. Family
4.
With reference to recent developments regarding ‘Recombinant Vector Vaccines’, consider the following statements:
1.Genetic engineering is applied in the development of these vaccines.
2.Bacteria and viruses are used as vectors.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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A.
1 only
B.
2 only
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER :
C. Both 1 and 2
5.
Which of the following is the correct ascending order in taxonomic hierarchy?
A.
Species < Genus < Family < Order < Class < Phylum < Kingdom
B.
Kingdom < Phylum < Class < Order < Family < Genus < Species
C.
Species < Family < Genus < Class < Order < Phylum < Kingdom
D.
Genus < Species < Family < Order < Class < Phylum < Kingdom
ANSWER :
A. Species < Genus < Family < Order < Class < Phylum < Kingdom
6.
Which kingdom do all animals belong to?
A.
Plantae
B.
Animalia
C.
Fungi
D.
Protista
ANSWER :
B. Animalia