Chapter 5 Taxonomy and Systematic Botany - Online Test

Q1. Match the following

i. Theophrastus i. Systematics

ii. Dioscordies ii. Due Historia Plantarum

iii. Linnaeus iii. Species Plantarum

iv. Simpson iv. Materia melica

Answer : Option B
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Q2. _________ is the basic unit of Evolutionary process
Answer : Option B
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Q3. Choose the incorrect statement from the following:
Answer : Option A
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Q4. A polynomial generally denotes
Answer : Option C
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Q5. When will a neotype is used as a nomenclatural type?
Answer : Option D
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Q6. Sequence of contrasting characters are used in
Answer : Option C
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Q7. Assertion: Herbaria are the store houses of preserved plant collections. Reason: Data in herbarium label is used to know the landmark information.
Answer : Option A
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Q8. Choose the correct statement from the following

i. Madras Herbarium located in Madras.

ii. Voucher specimens used to study floristic diversity.

iii. Herbarium does not play a role of conservation biology

iv. KEW Herbarium preserved manuscripts, periodicals, botanical illustrations in addition to plant specimens

Answer : Option C
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Q9. Phylogenetic classification by Engler was due to the inspiration created by
Answer : Option A
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Q10. The cladistics taxonomy came to limelight with the emergence of
Answer : Option C
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