MCQ
Which of the following $statement (s)$ is/are correct?

$(i)$ Classification is providing standardized names to organisms such that a particular organism known by the same all over the world.

$(ii)$ Taxonomy is the correct description of an organism and to recognition in its scientific name.

$(iii)$ The system of naming with two components (binomial nomenclature) is proposed by Carolus Linneaus.

$(iv)$ Zoological names are based on International Code for Zoological Nomenclature $(ICZN)$.

  • A
    Only $(i)$
  • Both $(iii)$ and $(iv)$
  • C
    Only $(iv)$
  • D
    All of these

Answer

Correct option: B.
Both $(iii)$ and $(iv)$
b
Nomenclature is the providing of standardize names to the organisms such that a particular organism known by the same name all over the world. Identification is the correct descripton of an organism and its recognition in its scientific name. The branch of science which deals with the study of principle and procedure of classification known as taxonomy. It is of two types. $(i)$ Classical taxonomy - Based on observable morphological characters. $(ii)$ Modern taxonomy - Based on external and internal features of organisms.

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