Question

The given flow chart represents the hierarchy of various taxonomic categories.
Identify the missing categories ($A$, $B$ and $C$) and select the correct statements regarding these.

(i) $A$ is the taxonomic category which contains a number of related genera.
(ii) Examples of category $B$ are Monocotyledonae, Dicotyledonae, Mammalia, etc.
(iii) C represents the basic unit of taxonomic hierarchy.
(iv) Examples of category C are Fungi, Monera, Protista, etc.

• A. (i) and (ii)
• B. (iii) and (iv)
• C. (i), (ii) and (iv)
• D. (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

The correct sequence of taxonomical hierarchy in ascending order is as follows :
Species $\to$ Genus $\to$ Family $\to$ Order $\to$ Class $\to$ Phylum/Division $\to$ Kingdom
So, in the given flow chart $A$, $B$ and $C$ respectively are family, class and kingdom. Species represents the basic unit of taxonomic hierarchy.