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NEET Biology: Binomial nomenclature Practice Questions

15 free multiple-choice questions on Binomial nomenclature (Diversity in Living World) for NEET Biology, each with the correct answer and a step-by-step explanation. Attempt a question, then reveal the solution to check your reasoning.

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  1. Q1. In the binomial nomenclature system used for naming organisms, what is the term that represents the group or genus of the organism?

    • AFamily
    • BOrder
    • CSpecies
    • DGenus
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    Correct answer: D — Genus

    The first part of the binomial nomenclature (Genus) names the group or genus to which the organism belongs. The second part (species) names the specific organism within that genus.

  2. Q2. Who is known as the father of binomial nomenclature?

    • AAristotle
    • BGregor Mendel
    • CCarl Linnaeus
    • DCharles Darwin
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    Correct answer: C — Carl Linnaeus

    Carl Linnaeus is recognized as the father of binomial nomenclature, as he established the system for naming organisms using two parts (Genus and species).

  3. Q3. Binomial nomenclature is primarily used for which purpose in biology?

    • ATo provide a universal and unambiguous name for every species
    • BTo detail the evolutionary history of a taxon
    • CTo define the hierarchical classification
    • DTo describe the physical characteristics of an organism
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    Correct answer: A — To provide a universal and unambiguous name for every species

    The main purpose of binomial nomenclature is to provide a unique and standardized name for every species worldwide.

  4. Q4. According to the rules of binomial nomenclature, which part of the scientific name must always be written in italics?

    • ASpecies
    • BGenus
    • CBoth Genus and species
    • DOnly the genus
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    Correct answer: C — Both Genus and species

    Both the Genus and the species names must be written in italics when written scientifically.

  5. Q5. The scientific name of an organism must always follow which specific naming convention?

    • AIt must be written in underline
    • BIt must be written in Roman script
    • CIt must be written in capital letters
    • DIt must be written in italics
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    Correct answer: D — It must be written in italics

    According to the rules of binomial nomenclature, the scientific name must be written in italics.

  6. Q6. Who is credited with introducing the system of binomial nomenclature?

    • ALinnaeus
    • BAristotle
    • CMendel
    • DCharles Darwin
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    Correct answer: A — Linnaeus

    Carl Linnaeus is known as the father of taxonomy and introduced the system of binomial nomenclature.

  7. Q7. The term 'Genus' in binomial nomenclature refers to which part of the scientific name?

    • AThe specific type of organism
    • BThe species name
    • CThe broader group name
    • DThe common name
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    Correct answer: C — The broader group name

    The Genus is the first part of the binomial name and refers to the broader grouping of related species.

  8. Q8. If a scientist names an organism using binomial nomenclature, what is the term that refers to the specific type of organism being named?

    • AFamily
    • BSpecies
    • COrder
    • DGenus
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    Correct answer: B — Species

    The species is the second and most specific part of the binomial name, defining the exact type of organism.

  9. Q9. In the scientific name of a plant, which term refers to the genus?

    • AFamily
    • BOrder
    • CGenus
    • DSpecies
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    Correct answer: C — Genus

    The first part of the binomial nomenclature, the genus name, represents the group of closely related species under a single classification.

  10. Q10. The rule for writing the scientific name of an organism must always adhere to which of the following conventions?

    • AWritten in common language
    • BItalicized and capitalized
    • CUnderlined only
    • DWritten in Roman script
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    Correct answer: B — Italicized and capitalized

    The scientific name must always be written in italics and the first letter of both Genus and species must be capitalized.

  11. Q11. Which of the following terms represents the specific epithet in a binomial name?

    • ASpecies
    • BGenus
    • CFamily
    • DSpecific epithet
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    Correct answer: D — Specific epithet

    The specific epithet is the second part of the scientific name, which denotes the specific type of organism within the genus.

  12. Q12. Which of the following is a characteristic rule for writing scientific names in biology?

    • ANames must be written in bold.
    • BNames must be written in Roman script.
    • CNames must be written in French script.
    • DNames must be written in italics.
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    Correct answer: D — Names must be written in italics.

    The convention for binomial nomenclature requires that the scientific names (both genus and species) must be written in italics.

  13. Q13. Who is widely regarded as the father of binomial nomenclature?

    • ACarl Linnaeus
    • BAlfred Russel Wallace
    • CCharles Darwin
    • DAristotle
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    Correct answer: A — Carl Linnaeus

    Carl Linnaeus is credited with establishing the system of binomial nomenclature.

  14. Q14. If we refer to the name of a specific plant, such as *Mangifera indica*, what does 'Mangifera' represent in this nomenclature?

    • AGenus
    • BSpecies
    • CKingdom
    • DFamily
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    Correct answer: A — Genus

    In the name *Mangifera indica*, 'Mangifera' represents the Genus, and 'indica' represents the species.

  15. Q15. In the system of binomial nomenclature, which part of the scientific name refers to the genus of the organism?

    • Aspecific epithet
    • Bfamily name
    • Cgenus name
    • Dspecies name
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    Correct answer: C — genus name

    The first part of the binomial name is the Genus name, which groups organisms of similar characteristics.

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