Assertion $(A)$: Linnaeus is known as the father of taxonomy.
Reason $(R)$: Linnaeus developed the binomial nomenclature system for the scientific naming of organisms.
Which option is correct for Assertion $(A)$ and Reason $(R)$?

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

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$(i)$ Genus comprises a group of related species which has more characters in common in comparison to species of other genera.
$(ii)$ Three different genera such as Solanum,Datura and Petunia are placed in the family Malvaceae.
$(iii)$ In case of plants,classes with a few similar characters are assigned to a higher category called Division.

Write a short note on taxonomic categories.

Assertion $-A$: Species is the basic unit of classification.
Reason $-R$: Species do not change their characteristics over time.

Which language is used for the nomenclature of living organisms?

Which of the following is $NOT$ true for a species?

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