G8 W5 M6 Q4 Pre-Test

1. Which arrangement reflects the Linnaean Hierarchical System of Classification in descending order?

• A) domain–kingdom-phylum–class–order–family–genus–species

• B) domain–phylum–genus–species–class–order–family–kingdom

• C) kingdom–domain–phylum–genus–species–class–order–family

• D) kingdom–domain–phylum–genus–species–class–family–order

2. Which biological classification comprises organisms that serve common characteristics and are capable of reproducing their own kind?

• A) class

• B) domain

• C) family

• D) species

3. Which is the largest category in classifying organisms?

• A) class

• B) domain

• C) family

• D) species

4. What is the derivation of the scientific name of an organism?

• A) species classification using its species as first name

• B) genus classification using its genus as first name

• C) binomial system of classification having the first name based on its family and second name based on the genus

• D) binomial system of classification having the first name based on its genus and second name based on the species classification

5. Which of the following statements is correct about the importance of taxonomy in Biology?

• A) Taxonomy intends to classify living and non-living organisms.

• B) Taxonomy assists in getting an idea of what types of characters are present in only limited species.

• C) Taxonomy helps to ascertain the no. of living species on the earth.

• D) Taxonomy is the basis for only limited significant research studies on biodiversity