Which statement is consistent with classification?

  • A
    Grouping of organisms into convenient categories based on easily observable characters.
  • B
    The process by which anything is grouped into convenient categories based on some easily observable characters.
  • C
    $A$ system of arranging organisms into groups.
  • D
    All of the above.

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Match Column $X$ with Column $Y$ and select the correct option:
Column $X$Column $Y$
$(1)$ Linnaeus$(P)$ Proposed modern classification system
$(2)$ Huxley$(Q)$ Proponent of the theory of natural selection
$(3)$ Darwin$(R)$ Father of Taxonomy
$(4)$ Whittaker$(S)$ Proposed five-kingdom classification system

The process by which anything is grouped into convenient categories based on some easily observable characters is called ......

Match the following columns:
Column-$I$ (Genus)Column-$II$ (Family)
$i$. $Zea$$a$. $Blattidae$
$ii$. $Helianthus$$b$. $Poaceae$
$iii$. $Pheretima$$c$. $Asteraceae$
$iv$. $Periplaneta$$d$. $Megascolecidae$

Which one of the following criteria is/are essential and form the basis of modern taxonomic studies?

Choose the correct sentences regarding biological nomenclature:
$(1)$ Biological names are generally in Latin and written in italics.
$(2)$ The first word in a biological name represents the genus while the second component denotes the specific epithet.
$(3)$ The genus name starts with a capital letter,while the specific epithet starts with a small letter.
$(4)$ The name of the author appears after the specific epithet in an abbreviated form.

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