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The book “Genera Plantarum” was written by Bentham and Hooker.

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Important Questions on Taxonomy and Systematic Botany

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Male gametophyte with the least number of cells is present in:
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Reason for extensive distribution of monocotyledons plants like wheat, maize and barley on the earth's surface are
I) Equal distribution of water and air in the habitat
II) Adaptation to excessive water and extensive dryness
III Do not show adaptation to extensive dryness
IV) Grow in excessive water and extensive dry areas
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Biology>Plant Morphology and Taxonomy of Angiosperm>Taxonomy and Systematic Botany>Classification: Significance and Types
Features which are highly unique to angiosperms
I) Multicellular, much reduced and dependent gametophyte
II) Siphonogamous fertilization
III) Fusion of male gametes with egg cell and secondary nucleus
IV) Development of ovule into seed
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In which of the following books, characters of evolutionary importance were not considered while classifying plants?
A) Species plantarum
B) Families of flowering plants
C) Genera plantarum
D) Die Naturlichen Pflanzenfamilien

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Match column I with column II and select the correct option from the codes given below.
  I   II
(a) Artificial system of classification (i) Bentham and Hooker
(b) Natural system of classification (ii) Linnaeus
(c) Phylogenetic system of classification (iii) Engler and Prantl
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The book “Genera Plantarum” was written by _____. (Bentham and Hooker/Charles Darwin)
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Draw an outline of Bentham and Hooker's system classification.
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Biology>Plant Morphology and Taxonomy of Angiosperm>Taxonomy and Systematic Botany>Classification: Significance and Types
What is artificial system of classsification ?
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Which of the following is a merit in the Bentham and Hooker's system of classification?

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System of classification used by Linnaeus was
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A system of classification in which many traits are considered is:
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List any three disadvantages of artificial classification system.
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Natural system of classification differs from artificial system in
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Write short notes about natural system of classification.
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Artificial system of plant classification was first proposed by
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Plant classification as proposed by Carolus Linnaeus was artificial because it was based on
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Artificial system of classification was first used by:
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_________ systems of classification were based on natural affinities among the organisms.
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Natural system of classification differs from the artificial system in
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Artificial systems gave equal weightage to vegetative and sexual characteristics; this is not acceptable because often ______________ characters are more easily affected by environment.