- 1. Linnaean taxonomy, also known as binomial nomenclature, is a hierarchical system of classifying and naming organisms established by the Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus. This system categorizes living organisms into a hierarchical structure consisting of Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, and Species. Each organism is given a unique two-part scientific name, with the first part identifying the genus and the second part identifying the species. Linnaean taxonomy is widely used in the field of biology to organize and categorize the vast diversity of life on Earth.
How many kingdoms did Linnaeus initially propose?
A) Eight
B) Ten
C) Five
D) Two
- 2. In Linnaean taxonomy, which level of classification is broader than family but more specific than phylum?
A) Species
B) Class
C) Order
D) Genus
- 3. Which of the following categories includes the smallest number of organisms?
A) Family
B) Genus
C) Order
D) Species
- 4. How does Linnaean taxonomy classify organisms?
A) Based on geographical distribution
B) Based on hierarchy of intelligence
C) Based on shared physical characteristics
D) Based on diet
- 5. How is Linnaean taxonomy different from phylogenetic taxonomy?
A) Linnaean taxonomy is more based on physical characteristics whereas phylogenetic taxonomy is based on evolutionary relationships.
B) Linnaean taxonomy only has three kingdoms whereas phylogenetic taxonomy has five.
C) Linnaean taxonomy classifies organisms based on behavior whereas phylogenetic taxonomy is based on habitat.
D) Linnaean taxonomy was developed after phylogenetic taxonomy.
- 6. Which taxonomic rank can include multiple orders?
A) Family
B) Genus
C) Species
D) Class
- 7. When did Linnaeus publish his landmark work 'Systema Naturae'?
A) 1905
B) 1800
C) 1735
D) 1859
- 8. Which kingdom do unicellular organisms such as bacteria belong to in Linnaean taxonomy?
A) Plantae
B) Fungi
C) Protista
D) Monera
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