Question

Identify the correct statement for artificial system of classification.

• A. Artificial system was based on natural affinities present among the organisms
• B. It was proposed by Engler and Prantl
• C. The artificial system gave equal weightage to the vegetative and sexual characteristics
• D. It considers both the external features and internal features like anatomy, embryology, etc.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Statement in option (c) is correct. Other options are incorrect and can be corrected as
- Artificial system of classification was given by Linnaeus.
- It was based on only gross superficial morphological characters such as habit, colour, number and shape of leaves, etc.
- Natural system was based on natural affinities present among organisms also considering both external and internal features.