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Important Questions on Systematics of Living Organisms

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Assertion (A): Numerical taxonomy requires mathematical methods and computers.
Reason (R): All characters are given codes, numbers and with equal importance, and hundreds of characters are to be evaluated.
The correct option among the following is:
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The science of cytotaxonomy is based on
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Chromosome has no role in cytotaxonomy.
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A system of classification, in which a large number of traits are considered, is
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Cytotaxonomy helps to classify organisms based on their cellular structures.
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Phenetic classification is based on
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Among which of the following includes the numerical taxonomy?

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Represent the union of two sets by Venn diagram for each of the following.

X={x | x is a prime number between 80 and 100}

Y={y | y is an odd number between 90 and 100}

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Classification on the basis of all observed characters is known as
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A possible explanation for an event that occurs in nature is called a (n):
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How does molecular markers work to unlock the evolutionary history of organisms?
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Which of the following taxonomy classify organisms based on their cellular characteristics?
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Which ones are false
(a) Series heteromerae has 6 orders and 14 families
(b) Natural system of classification does not attempt to bring out phylogenetic relationships
(c) Darwin published "Origin of species" in 1856
(d) Bicarpellatae has 4 orders and 24 families
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Cytotaxonomy helps to classify organisms based on the characteristics of _____ (cell/nucleus).
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Assertion: A morphology-based approach to taxonomy is called ‘Alpha taxonomy’ and it is old-fashioned.

Reason: A multi-disciplinary approach to taxonomy called ‘Omega taxonomy’ is favoured in recent years, as it excludes morphological features.
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Which of the following is a merit in the Bentham and Hooker's system of classification
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Which of the following families belong to bicarpellatae under gamopetalae in Bentham and Hooker's system of classification?
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Karyotaxonomy is the modern branch of classification which is based on-
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Numerical taxonomy is related to all, except

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Column I shows a particular system used for classification and column II shows the scientists. Choose the option with correct matching.

 

 

Column I

 

Column II

A.

 Natural system of classification.

(i)

Carolus Linnaeus

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Phylogenetic system of classification.

(ii)

 Takhtajan

C.

Artificial system of classification

(iii)

Bentham and Hooker