Topic 2 : Binomial Nomenclature NEET Style Questions

Question

Select the correctly written scientific name of Mango which was first described by Carolus Linnaeus. [NEET (Naional) 2019)]

(a) Mangifera indica Linn

(b) Mangifera indica

(c) Mangifera Indica

(d) Mangifera indica Car. Linn.

Answer/Explanation

Ans. (a)

The correct form of writing the scientific name of mango as described by Carolus Linnaeus is Mangifera indica Linn.

Question

 Which of the following is against the rules of ICBN? [NEET (Odisha) 2019]

(a) Handwritten scientific names should be underlined

(b) Every species should have a generic name and a specific epithet

(c) Scientific names are in Latin and should be italicised

(d) Generic and specific names should be written starting with small letters

Answer/Explanation

Ans. (d)

 

Question

Nomenclature is governed by certain universal rules. Which one of the following is contrary to the rules of nomenclature? [NEET 2016, Phase I]

(a) The first word in a biological name represents the genus name and the second is a specific epithet

(b) The names are written in Latin and are Italicised

(c) When written by hand, the names are to be underlined

(d) Biological names can be written in any language

Answer/Explanation

Ans. (d)

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