NEET Biology NEET PYQ-Taxonomic Categories and Aids

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    Match the items given in Column I with those in Column II and select the correct option given below: [NEET 2018]
    Column I Column II
    A. Herbarium (i) It is a place having a collection of preserved plants and animals
    B. Key (ii) A list that enumerates methodically all the species found in an area with brief description aiding identification
    C. Museum (iii) is a place where dried and pressed plant specimens mounted on sheets are kept
    D. Catalogue (iv) A booklet containing a list of characters and their alternates which are helpful in identification of various taxa.

    A) A-(ii)     B-(iv)    C-(iii)     D-(i)

    B) A-(iii)     B-(ii)     C-(i)      D-(iv)

    C) A-(i)      B-(iv)    C-(iii)     D-(ii)

    D) A-(iii)     B-(iv)    C-(i)      D-(ii)

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    [d]
    • Herbarium      - Dried and pressed plant specimen
    • Key                - Identification of various taxa
    • Museum         - Plant and animal specimen are preserved
    • Catalogue       - Alphabetical listing of species


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