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Important Questions on Taxonomy and Systematic Botany

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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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In Bentham and Hooker's system of classification, the arrangement of three series of Polypetalae reflects an evolution from
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The book, Genera Plantarum was written by:
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A system of classification in which many traits are considered is:
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_________ systems of classification were based on natural affinities among the organisms.
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System of classification used by Linnaeus was
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Of the four widely known systems of classification, one classification remains less phylogenetic and more natural,it was proposed by?

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Bacteria are kept under following kindoms by Linnaeus, and Whittaker respectively
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Which of the following is a merit in the Bentham and Hooker's system of classification?

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Natural system of classification differs from 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.
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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 plant classification was first proposed by
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Natural system of classification differs from the artificial system in
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Identify the scientist/s who proposed the natural system of classification.
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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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Artificial system of classification was first used by:
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The book “Genera Plantarum” was written by _____. (Bentham and Hooker/Charles Darwin)
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The classification based on maximum morphological characters and form relationships (similarities and dissimilarities) is called
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Characters from flowers are used as a basis of classification because