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BOTANY

Which of the following is an example of a polytypic genus?

Polytypic genera like Homo, Panthera, and Felis contain multiple species within the same genus. This follows from latest NCERT 2026-27 principle explaining the concept clearly for NEET students in simple steps as per rationalized syllabus.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook - Latest Edition for Academic Session 2026-27 (Botany section, Rationalized Textbook for Class XI and XII), Chapter: Biology - Botany portion (Latest NCERT Textbooks for Academic Session 2026-27 -

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BOTANY

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic used in modern taxonomy?

Modern taxonomy is based on morphology, genetic makeup, and ecological roles. Random grouping is not a valid method of classification. This follows from NCERT principle where relation explains outcome clearly for students.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Botany section), Chapter: Biology - Botany portion covering relevant concept, Topic: Plant structure, physiology and applications.

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Plant Kingdom - Comparative Studies and Economic Importance

Who proposed the Five Kingdom classification system?

Robert Whittaker proposed the Five Kingdom classification system, which includes Monera, Protista, Fungi, Animalia, and Plantae.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 3: Plant Kingdom Plant Kingdom - Comparative Studies and Economic Importance

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Systematics and Taxonomy Concepts

A student notices that Linnaeus titled one of his publications Systema Naturae. Which inference about the term “systemat

The word systematics is derived from the Latin word systema. Carolus Linnaeus used Systema Naturae as the title of his publication.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 1: The Living World Systematics and Taxonomy Concepts

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Systematics and Taxonomy Concepts

Which of the following statements about systematics is incorrect?

Systematics is not restricted to naming and classification. It includes identification, nomenclature and classification and also considers evolutionary relationships among organisms.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 1: The Living World Systematics and Taxonomy Concepts

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Systematics and Taxonomy Concepts

Which statement correctly describes the scope of systematics?

Systematics includes identification, nomenclature and classification. It also takes evolutionary relationships among organisms into account.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 1: The Living World Systematics and Taxonomy Concepts

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Systematics and Taxonomy Concepts

Which of the following statements about systematics is incorrect?

Systematics is not restricted to naming species. It includes identification, nomenclature and classification and also considers evolutionary relationships among organisms.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 1: The Living World Systematics and Taxonomy Concepts

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Systematics and Taxonomy Concepts

What distinguishes systematics from a study limited to naming and classification?

Systematics includes identification, nomenclature and classification and also takes evolutionary relationships among organisms into account.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 1: The Living World Systematics and Taxonomy Concepts

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Systematics and Taxonomy Concepts

What is the significance of systematics in biological classification?

Systematics includes identification, nomenclature and classification, and also takes evolutionary relationships among organisms into account.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 1: The Living World Systematics and Taxonomy Concepts

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Systematics and Taxonomy Concepts

Which statement correctly distinguishes systematics from taxonomy?

Systematics includes identification, nomenclature and classification and also takes evolutionary relationships among organisms into account.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 1: The Living World Systematics and Taxonomy Concepts

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Nomenclature and Identification

Which statement correctly describes systematics?

Systematics includes identification, nomenclature and classification. It also takes evolutionary relationships among organisms into account.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 1: The Living World Nomenclature and Identification

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Nomenclature and Identification

Which statement correctly distinguishes systematics from a study limited to nomenclature?

Systematics includes identification, nomenclature and classification. It also takes evolutionary relationships among organisms into account.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 1: The Living World Nomenclature and Identification

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