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Scientific Names Quiz - 01
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Q1. ‘Panthera tigris’ is the binomial nomenclature of which animal?
A.
Wild Ass
B.
Tiger
C.
Panther
D.
Dog
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Correct Answer:
B
Panthera tigris is the scientific name for the tiger, the largest living cat species.
Q2. ‘Oryza sativa’ is botanical name of which of the following plants?
A.
Rice
B.
Ragi
C.
Wheat
D.
Groundnut
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Correct Answer:
A
Oryza sativa is the plant species commonly known as Asian rice.
Q3. Who is called the Father of Taxonomy?
A.
Eichler
B.
Carl Linnaeus
C.
Bentham and Hooker
D.
None of the above
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Correct Answer:
B
Carl Linnaeus developed the modern system of naming organisms called binomial nomenclature.
Q4. Mangifera Indica’ is the scientific name of which of the following?
A.
Cabbage
B.
Mango
C.
Potato
D.
Sunflower
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Correct Answer:
B
Mangifera indica is the botanical name for the mango tree, native to South Asia.
Q5. What is the scientific name of the National Flower of India?
A.
Nelumbo Nucifera
B.
Tagetes Erecta
C.
Lilium Mackliniae
D.
Saussurca Obvallata
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A
The Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) is the national flower of India, symbolizing purity.
Q6. What is the scientific name of the opium?
A.
Emblica Officinalis
B.
Papaver Somniferum
C.
Raevolfia Serpentina
D.
Cinchona
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Correct Answer:
B
The opium poppy is known as Papaver somniferum; it is the source of many alkaloids including morphine.
Q7. Psittaciformes is the scientific name of:
A.
King cobra
B.
Parrot
C.
Monkey
D.
Panther
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Correct Answer:
B
Psittaciformes is an order of birds that includes roughly 398 species of parrots.
Q8. Curcuma longa is the scientific name of which spice?
A.
Cumin
B.
Cloves
C.
Turmeric
D.
Coriander
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Correct Answer:
C
Curcuma longa is a flowering plant of the ginger family, the rhizomes of which are used as turmeric.
Q9. What is scientific name of our National tree ‘Banyan’?
A.
Ficus Benghalensis
B.
Musa Paradisiaca
C.
Bamboosa Aridinarifolia
D.
None of the above
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A
The Indian banyan (Ficus benghalensis) is known for its aerial roots that grow into thick woody trunks.
Q10. What is the scientific name of the National Bird of India?
A.
Pavo Cristatus
B.
Peacock
C.
Panthera Tigris
D.
Cuculidae
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Correct Answer:
A
The Indian Peacock is scientifically named Pavo cristatus.
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