Question

Statement (S): Linnaeus system of animal classification is essentially an artificial system, yet it has become a natural system. Reason (R): Similarities forming the basis ininnaeus system are indicative of genetic relationship.

• A. Both (S) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation to (S)
• B. Both (S) and (R) are true, but (R) cannot explain (S)
• C. Only (S) is true and (R) is not true
• D. (S) is not correct and (R) cannot explain (S)

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

The entire living world was divided by Linnaeus into two kingdoms. The members of animal kingdom do not possess chlorophyll perform locomotion and lack celiulosic cell wall. The members of plant kingdom possess chlorophyll, celiulosic cell wall and have no power of locomotion. Natural system of classification is based upon the resemblances and differences between different animals and emphasizes the natural relationship among various animal types. Organisms are arranged according to reproductive and anatomical characteristics.