$A$ student of taxonomy was puzzled when told by his professor to look for a key to identify a plant. He went to his friend to clarify what 'Key' the professor was referring to? What would the friend explain to him?
- A$A$ physical key to unlock a cabinet containing plant specimens.
- B$A$ taxonomic key used for the identification of organisms based on contrasting characters.
- C$A$ digital password to access a botanical database.
- D$A$ secret code used to label herbarium sheets.
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$S$ Statement: Zoological parks serve as centers for learning about the conservation of wildlife.
$R$ Reason: Botanical gardens are used to establish seed banks where gene pools are created for the preservation of rare genes.
$(a)$ Both $S$ and $R$ are true,and $R$ is the correct explanation of $S$.
$(b)$ Both $S$ and $R$ are true,but $R$ is not the correct explanation of $S$.
$(c)$ $S$ is true and $R$ is false.
$(d)$ $S$ is false and $R$ is true.
$R$ Reason: Botanical gardens are used to establish seed banks where gene pools are created for the preservation of rare genes.
$(a)$ Both $S$ and $R$ are true,and $R$ is the correct explanation of $S$.
$(b)$ Both $S$ and $R$ are true,but $R$ is not the correct explanation of $S$.
$(c)$ $S$ is true and $R$ is false.
$(d)$ $S$ is false and $R$ is true.
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View SolutionWhich of the following is a well-known botanical garden/herbarium located in Gujarat?
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View SolutionEach statement in the taxonomic key is called a ........
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View SolutionMatch 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.
| 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. |
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View SolutionWhich of the following chemicals is used for poisoning the specimens in herbarium technique?
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