What is a Herbarium? Explain its significance in taxonomy.

  • A
    $A$ collection of dried,pressed,and preserved plant specimens mounted on sheets.
  • B
    $A$ place where live plants are grown for research purposes.
  • C
    $A$ collection of preserved animal specimens in jars.
  • D
    $A$ digital database of plant $DNA$ sequences.

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What is the main component found in the major botanical gardens of the world?

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.

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$A$ "systematic collection of trees, shrubs, herbs, climbers, and other living plants brought from different parts of the world for scientific purposes" is known as .......

Statement $S$: The Great Banyan tree is located in the Indian Botanical Garden,Shibpur.
Reason $R$: Botanical gardens possess attractive beauty.
$(a)$ 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.
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