Classification of Living Things UPSC Questions

Biology

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
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ANSWER :
B. Mangifera indica
2.
Who proposed the Binomial Nomenclature system?
A.
Charles Darwin
B.
Gregor Mendel
C.
Ernst Mayr
D.
Carolus Linnaeus
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ANSWER :
D. Carolus Linnaeus
3.
Which taxonomic category includes related genera?
A.
Order
B.
Species
C.
Family
D.
Phylum
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ANSWER :
C. Family
4.
Consider the following:
1. Bacteria
2. Fungi
3. Virus
Which of the above can be cultured in an artificial/synthetic medium?
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A.
1 and 2 only
B.
2 and 3 only
C.
1 and 3 only
D.
1, 2 and 3
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ANSWER :
A. 1 and 2 only
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
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ANSWER :
A. Species < Genus < Family < Order < Class < Phylum < Kingdom
6.
Consider the following statements:
1. Adenoviruses have single-stranded DNA genomes whereas retroviruses have double-stranded DNA genomes.
2. Common cold is sometimes caused by an adenovirus whereas AIDS is caused by a retrovirus.
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
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ANSWER :
B. 2 only