Biological Classification


  1. A system of classification in which a large number of traits are considered, is









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    Artificial system of classification is based on comparison of one or a few characters. A system based upon a large no. of natural characters or traits is natural system of classification. Proposed by de Jussieu, phylogenetic system of classification indicates the evolutionary or phylogenetic relationship of organisms.

    Correct Option: C

    Artificial system of classification is based on comparison of one or a few characters. A system based upon a large no. of natural characters or traits is natural system of classification. Proposed by de Jussieu, phylogenetic system of classification indicates the evolutionary or phylogenetic relationship of organisms.


  1. In five kingdom system, the main basis of classification is









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    The five kingdom classification is a mode of classification based on the following criteria.
    • Complexity of cell structure
    • Complexity of body structure
    • Modes of nutrition
    • Ecological life styles
    • Phylogenetic relationship

    Correct Option: B

    The five kingdom classification is a mode of classification based on the following criteria.
    • Complexity of cell structure
    • Complexity of body structure
    • Modes of nutrition
    • Ecological life styles
    • Phylogenetic relationship



  1. In the five-kingdom system of classification, which single kingdom out of the following can include blue green algae, nitrogen-fixing bacteria and methanogenic archaebacteria?









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    Monera is the prokaryotic kingdom that includes bacteria, blue green algae (cyanobacteria) and archae-bacteria (a group of ancient bacteria). Protista includes slime, unicellular and colonial eukaryotes. The important members are diatoms, dinoflagellates, euglenoids, moulds and protozoans. Fungi is the kingdom of multicellular or multinucleate heterophyllous and spore producing eukaryotic organisms like Rhizopus mildews, mushroom etc. Kingdom plantae includes all coloured multicellular photosynthetic organisms (plants).

    Correct Option: D

    Monera is the prokaryotic kingdom that includes bacteria, blue green algae (cyanobacteria) and archae-bacteria (a group of ancient bacteria). Protista includes slime, unicellular and colonial eukaryotes. The important members are diatoms, dinoflagellates, euglenoids, moulds and protozoans. Fungi is the kingdom of multicellular or multinucleate heterophyllous and spore producing eukaryotic organisms like Rhizopus mildews, mushroom etc. Kingdom plantae includes all coloured multicellular photosynthetic organisms (plants).


  1. What is common about Trypanosoma, Noctiluca, Monocystis and Giardia?









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    Trypanosoma, Noctiluca, Monocystis & Giardia are unicellular protists i.e. unicellular eukaryotes.

    Correct Option: D

    Trypanosoma, Noctiluca, Monocystis & Giardia are unicellular protists i.e. unicellular eukaryotes.



  1. Five kingdom system of classification suggested by R.H. Whittaker is not based on:









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    Five kingdom system of classification was proposed by R.H. Whittaker (1969). The five kingdom classification is based on the following criteria:
    • Complexity of cell structure – Prokaryotes or Eukaryotes
    • Complexity of organisms body – Unicellular or Multicellular
    • Mode of obtaining nutrition – Autotrophic or Heterotrophic
    • Phylogenetic relationships

    Correct Option: A

    Five kingdom system of classification was proposed by R.H. Whittaker (1969). The five kingdom classification is based on the following criteria:
    • Complexity of cell structure – Prokaryotes or Eukaryotes
    • Complexity of organisms body – Unicellular or Multicellular
    • Mode of obtaining nutrition – Autotrophic or Heterotrophic
    • Phylogenetic relationships