Nomenclature is governed by certain universal rules. Which one of the following is contrary to the rules of nomenclature?

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

• The names are written in Latin and are Italicised

• When written by hand, the names are to be underlined

• When written by hand, the names are to be underlined

Illustrate the taxonomical hierarchy with suitable examples of a plant and an

Given below is the scientific name of Mango. Identify the correctly written name.

Mangifera Indica

Try to collect all the currently accepted meanings for the word ‘species’. Discuss

with your teacher the meaning of species in case of higher plants and animals on one hand, and bacteria on the other hand. 

Define and understand the following terms: 

(ii) Class 

Define and understand the following terms: 

(iii) Family 

Define and understand the following terms: 

(iv) Order 

Which one of the following is not correct statement?

Which one of the following organelle in the figure correctly matches with its function?

Which one of the following organisms is scientifically correctly named, correctly printed according to the International Rules of Nomenclature and correctly described?

ICBN stands for

Select the mismatch :