Assertion $A$: Linnaeus is known as the father of taxonomy.
Reason $R$: Linnaeus classified plants into $24$ groups based on floral characteristics.
Which option is correct for Assertion $A$ and Reason $R$?

  • A
    $A$ and $R$ are both true and $R$ is the correct explanation of $A$.
  • B
    $A$ and $R$ are both true but $R$ is not the correct explanation of $A$.
  • C
    $A$ is true and $R$ is false.
  • D
    $A$ and $R$ are both false.

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Can you identify the correct sequence of taxonomical categories?
$(a)$ Species $\rightarrow$ Order $\rightarrow$ Phylum $\rightarrow$ Kingdom
$(b)$ Genus $\rightarrow$ Species $\rightarrow$ Order $\rightarrow$ Kingdom
$(c)$ Species $\rightarrow$ Genus $\rightarrow$ Order $\rightarrow$ Phylum

Match the following columns:
Column-$I$Column-$II$
$P$. Chemotaxonomy$I$. Uses computers to process data based on all observable characteristics.
$Q$. Cytotaxonomy$II$. Based on evolutionary relationships.
$R$. Numerical taxonomy$III$. Uses chemical constituents of plants.
$S$. Phylogenetic taxonomy$IV$. Uses information like chromosome number, structure, and behavior.

What is the correct sequence of taxa from species to kingdom?

Assertion $(S)$: Kingdom is the largest taxonomic category.
Reason $(R)$: The major group that includes all other groups is called a Kingdom.
$(a)$ Both $S$ and $R$ are true,and $R$ is the correct explanation of $S$.
$(b)$ Both $S$ and $R$ are true,but $R$ is not the correct explanation of $S$.
$(c)$ $S$ is true and $R$ is false.
$(d)$ $S$ is false and $R$ is true.
$(e)$ Both $S$ and $R$ are false.

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