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Biological Classification · Question 1

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1

The main criteria used for Five Kingdom Classification proposed by R.H. Whittaker (1969) included : Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. A, B and E only
  2. A, B, C, D and E
  3. B, C and D only
  4. A, B, D and E only

Answer

(4) A, B, D and E only

Solution

As per NCERT, the main criteria for classification used by R.H. Whittaker include cell structure, body organisation, mode of nutrition, reproduction and phylogenetic relationships.

⇒ A, B, D and E are criteria.

⇒ Presence of flagellum (C) is not a criterion.

∴ A, B, D and E only

Answer: (4)

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2

Match List-I with List-II.

  1. A-I, B-III, C-II
  2. A-II, B-III, C-I
  3. A-II, B-I, C-III
  4. A-III, B-II, C-I
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3

Mad cow disease is caused by .

  1. Mycoplasma sp.
  2. prions
  3. viroids
  4. Aspergillus sp.
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4

Match List-I with List-II.

  1. A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
  2. A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
  3. A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
  4. A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
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5

Symbiotic associations between fungi and algae are called .

  1. chrysophytes
  2. lichens
  3. sponges
  4. mycorrhiza
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6

Which of the following is not a prokaryote?

  1. Fungi
  2. Bacteria
  3. Blue green algae
  4. Mycoplasma
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7

Each of the following characteristics represents a Kingdom proposed by Whittaker. Arrange the following in increasing order of complexity of body organization. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. A, C, E, D, B
  2. C, E, A, B, D
  3. A, C, E, B, D
  4. C, E, A, D, B
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8

Match List I with List II Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
  2. A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
  3. A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
  4. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
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9

Which one of the following is not a criterion for classification of fungi?

  1. Morphology of mycelium
  2. Mode of nutrition
  3. Mode of spore formation
  4. Fruiting body
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10

Match List-I with List-II: Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
  2. A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
  3. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
  4. A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
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Given below are two statements: In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

  1. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
  2. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
  3. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
  4. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
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