What is housed in a museum for biological specimens?

  • A
    Preserved plants and animals
  • B
    Live animals
  • C
    Live plants
  • D
    Microorganisms only

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Study the following statements and select the correct description of botanical garden.
$(i)$ Plant species are grown for identification purposes.
$(ii)$ Labeling of each plant consists of its botanical name/scientific name and its family.
$(iii)$ Specimens are preserved in the jars and containers.
$(iv)$ It is a type of storehouse which contains dried,pressed and preserved plant specimens on sheets.

Describe other means of recording descriptions.

Which one of the following is not a correct statement?

Match the items given in Column $I$ with those in Column $II$ and select the correct option given below:
Column $I$Column $II$
$(a)$ Herbarium$(i)$ It is a place having a collection of preserved plants and animals.
$(b)$ Key$(ii)$ $A$ list that enumerates methodically all the species found in an area with brief description aiding identification.
$(c)$ Museum$(iii)$ Is a place where dried and pressed plant specimens mounted on sheets are kept.
$(d)$ Catalogue$(iv)$ $A$ booklet containing a list of characters and their alternates which are helpful in identification of various taxa.

Which information is $NOT$ included on the right-hand side of a herbarium sheet label?

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