Assertion $(A)$: The nomenclature of organisms should be done in the Latin language.
Reason $(R)$: In nomenclature,the first name should be the species and the second name should be the genus.

  • A
    $A$ and $R$ are both true,and $R$ is the correct explanation of $A$.
  • B
    $A$ and $R$ are both true,but $R$ is not the correct explanation of $A$.
  • C
    $A$ is true and $R$ is false.
  • D
    $A$ is false and $R$ is true.

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Match column $I$ with column $II$ and choose the correct option.
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$B$. Kingdom$IV$. Plantae
$C$. Order$II$. Polymoniales
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