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The given flowchart 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 Monocotyledoneae, Dicotyledoneae

(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)