MCQ
Which is the highest in the hierarchy of toxonomic categories?
  • A
    Genus
  • B
    Family
  • C
    Order
  • Class

Answer

Correct option: D.
Class
The various categories used in classification an be arranged in a hierarchy that is ranked one over the other.
The hierarchy indicates the various levels of kinship.
The hierarchy of major categories from highest towards lowest is given below:

Thus it is clear from the hierarchy that kingdom is the highest category and species is the lowest category.
Out of the given options, class lies at the highest level and is a group of related orders.

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