Assertion $A$: Scientific nomenclature provides a precise identification of an organism.
Reason $R$: Every organism is given two names,a generic name and a specific epithet.
Which option is correct for Assertion $A$ and Reason $R$?

  • 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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Identify the true statements from below $:-$
$(a)$ Convolvulaceae and Solanaceae belong to the same order
$(b)$ Animals,mammals,and dogs represent different taxa at same levels
$(c)$ Musca domestica is the scientific name of housefly
$(d)$ Taxonomic categories are distinct biological entities

Match the following taxonomic categories with their characteristics:
CategoryCharacteristic
$A$. Species$i$. Related families
$B$. Genus$ii$. Related genera
$C$. Order$iii$. Organisms capable of interbreeding to produce fertile offspring
$D$. Family$iv$. Group of species with a common ancestor

Which of the following is the only taxonomic category that has a real existence?

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