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Match column I with column II and select the correct option from the given codes.

Column I Column II
A. John Ray (i) Gave the concept of new systematics
B. C. Linnaeus (ii) First described species as a unit of classification
C. Aristotle (iii) Father of Zoology
D. Julian Huxley (iv) Introduced binomial nomenclature
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  1. A-(i), B-(ii), C-(iii), D-(iv)

  2. A-(iv), B-(ii), C-(iii), D-(i)

  3. A-(ii), B-(iii), C-(i), D-(iv)

  4. A-(ii), B-(iv), C-(iii), D-(i)

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

First described species as a unit of classification - John Ray

binomial nomenclature i- name Carl Linnaeus 
Father of Zoology - Aristotle
Gave the concept of new systematics - Julian Huxley
So, the correct option is 'A-(iv), B-(ii), C-(iii), D-(i)'.

Species is

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  1. Population of individuals having same genotypes and

    phenotypes

  2. A group of individuals inhabiting a geographical area

  3. A group of interbreeding populations

  4. Population of one type

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Species are the groups of individuals that sexually interbreed or are potentially interbreeding form.

The headquarters of IUCN are at

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  1. North America

  2. Rome

  3. South America

  4. Switzerland

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
IUCN stands for International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources is the world's oldest global environmental organization to protect plants, animals and habitats having its headquarters in Gland, Switzerland.
So, the correct answer is option D.

Which of the following scientist has made a significant contribution in the field of classification?

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  1. Pasteur

  2. Oparin

  3. Darwin

  4. Linnaeus

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pasteur, Oparin and Darwin are the scientists who are known for their contributions in the field of microbiology, biochemistry (theory for the origin of life) and evolution (origin of species) respectively. Carl Linnaeus gave the Linnaean taxonomy and binomial nomenclature. The classification and the nomenclature were published in the book Systema Naturae which was written by Carl Linnaeus. The binomial nomenclature for the classification of the organisms is considered as an important contribution. 

Thus, the correct answer is option D. 

Aristotle belonged to

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  1. England

  2. France

  3. Greece

  4. Belgium

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
  1. Aristotle was a Greek philosopher and a scientist born in the city of Stagira, Chalkidice, on the northern periphery of Classical Greece.
    2. The original classification of living organisms was developed by Aristotle.
    3. He made contributions to logic, metaphysics, mathematics, physics, biology, botany, ethics, politics, agriculture, medicine, dance, and theatre.
    So, the correct option is 'Greece'.

In vedic times living organisms were classified into following classes.

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  1. 2

  2. 3

  3. 4

  4. 5

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
  • In Vedic times, the; living organisms were divided into 3 classes. They are
  1. Born from the womb (Jivagi)
  2. Born from egg (Andaja)
  3. Born from sprouts (Udbhija)
  • Hence In Vedic times, living organisms were classified into 3 classes.
  • So, the correct answer is '3'