The Living World MCQ Practice Test

Question 1

The number of described species on Earth is approximately:

Accepted Answer

1.7–1.8 million

Answer

0.7–0.8 million

Answer

7–8 million

Answer

17–18 million

Question 2

Binomial nomenclature was introduced by:

Accepted Answer

Carolus Linnaeus

Answer

Aristotle

Answer

Ernst Mayr

Answer

R.H. Whittaker

Question 3

In Mangifera indica, the word 'indica' is the:

Accepted Answer

Specific epithet

Answer

Genus

Answer

Family

Answer

Author name

Question 4

The code that governs naming of animals is:

Accepted Answer

ICZN

Answer

ICBN

Answer

ICVN

Answer

ICNB

Question 5

Which is the correct way to write the scientific name of mango?

Accepted Answer

Mangifera indica

Answer

mangifera indica

Answer

Mangifera Indica

Answer

MANGIFERA INDICA

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