CUET-PG SERIES Botany
Nomenclature And Taxonomy
7 previous year questions.
Volume: 7 Ques
Yield: Medium
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2023 Chapter Questions 7 MCQs
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PYQ 2023
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botany ID: cuet-pg-
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: It is valid to accept the applicability of generic name Cecropia for moths as well a tropical tree species.
Statement II: According to nomenclatural codes, same names are not allowed across the codes.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Statement I: It is valid to accept the applicability of generic name Cecropia for moths as well a tropical tree species.
Statement II: According to nomenclatural codes, same names are not allowed across the codes.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
1
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
2
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
3
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
4
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
02
PYQ 2023
medium
botany ID: cuet-pg-
Match List I with List II
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
LIST I | LIST II | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Hedyserum cornutum L. 1763 (==) Hedyserum spinosum L. 1759 | I | Tantonym |
| B | Acacia nilotica ssp nilotica | II | Nothospecies |
| C | Malus malus | III | Nomenclatural synonym |
| D | Salix aurita X Salix caprea | IV | Autonym |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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A-I. B-II, C-IV, D-III
2
A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
3
A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
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A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
03
PYQ 2023
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botany ID: cuet-pg-
Cerasus cornuta was first identified and named by Wallich but he failed to get it in a valid manner. Subsequently, it was validly published by Royle, Therefore, its scientific name would be correctly written as:
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Cerasus cornuta Wall. in Royale
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Cerasus cornuta Wall. emend Royle
3
CeraSus cornuta Wall. ex Royle
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CeraSus cornuta Wall. [Royle]
04
PYQ 2023
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botany ID: cuet-pg-
Match List I with List II
| List I-(Scientific Names ) | List II-(Common Names) | ||
| A | Eugenia caryophyllus | I | Nutmeg |
| B | Elettaria cardamomum | II | Clove |
| C | Myristica fragrans | III | Cardamom |
| D | Carcum carvi | IV | Caraway seed |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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(A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(IV)
2
(A)-(1), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)
3
(A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
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(A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)
05
PYQ 2023
medium
botany ID: cuet-pg-
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: According to binomial nomenclature rules, Rosa indicum, Solanum indicus and Euonymus indica are the valid scientific names.
Statement II: As Rosa, Solanum and Euonymus represent neuter, masculine and feminine genitive forms respectively, the specific epithets used are appropriate.
In the light of the above Statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Statement I: According to binomial nomenclature rules, Rosa indicum, Solanum indicus and Euonymus indica are the valid scientific names.
Statement II: As Rosa, Solanum and Euonymus represent neuter, masculine and feminine genitive forms respectively, the specific epithets used are appropriate.
In the light of the above Statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
1
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
2
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
3
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
4
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
06
PYQ 2023
medium
botany ID: cuet-pg-
Match List I with List II
| List I | List II | ||
| A | Plesiomorphy | I | A derived trait in an evolutionary series |
| B | Symplesiomorphy | II | Possession of derived traits by a group of taxa |
| C | Synapomorphy | III | An ancestral or primitive trait/character |
| D | Apomorphy | IV | A group of taxa sharing a primitive trait |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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(A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)
2
(A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(1)
3
(A)-(IV), (B)-(II), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)
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(A)-(II), (B)-(1), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
07
PYQ 2023
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botany ID: cuet-pg-
Match List I with List II
| List I-(Suffix) | List II-(Group Heirarchy) | ||
| A | -opsida | I | sub-class |
| B | -bionta | II | class |
| C | -inae | III | sub-tribe |
| D | -idae | IV | Kingdom |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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(A)-(III), (B)-(II), (C)-(I), (D)-(IV)
2
(A)-(IV), (B)-(1), (C)-(III), (D)-(II)
3
(A)-(1), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)
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(A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(III), (D)-(I)