Diversity of Living Organisms – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. 13. Q13: Who is known as the father of taxonomy?

   • A. Aristotle
   • B. Linnaeus
   • C. Darwin
   • D. Theophrastus

2. 14. Q14: Which algae is used to make agar?

   • A. Chlorella
   • B. Ulva
   • C. Gelidium
   • D. Fucus

3. 15. Q15: Who is known as the father of taxonomy?

   • A. Aristotle
   • B. Linnaeus
   • C. Darwin
   • D. Theophrastus

4. 16. Q16: Binomial nomenclature consists of:

   • A. Family and species
   • B. Genus and species
   • C. Order and family
   • D. Species and subspecies

5. 17. Q17: Which group of plants is known as 'amphibians of the plant kingdom'?

   • A. Bryophytes
   • B. Pteridophytes
   • C. Gymnosperms
   • D. Angiosperms

6. 18. Q18: Which kingdom includes multicellular, eukaryotic organisms that are heterotrophic?

   • A. Monera
   • B. Protista
   • C. Fungi
   • D. Animalia

7. 19. Q19: Which is the largest phylum in the animal kingdom?

   • A. Arthropoda
   • B. Mollusca
   • C. Chordata
   • D. Annelida

8. 20. Q20: Who is known as the father of taxonomy?

   • A. Aristotle
   • B. Linnaeus
   • C. Darwin
   • D. Theophrastus

9. 21. Q21: Which kingdom includes multicellular, eukaryotic organisms that are heterotrophic?

   • A. Monera
   • B. Protista
   • C. Fungi
   • D. Animalia

10. 22. Q22: Which is the largest phylum in the animal kingdom?

    • A. Arthropoda
    • B. Mollusca
    • C. Chordata
    • D. Annelida

11. 23. Q23: Which of the following is not a characteristic of mammals?

    • A. Warm-blooded
    • B. Hair on body
    • C. Mammary glands
    • D. Lay eggs

12. 24. Q24: Which kingdom includes multicellular, eukaryotic organisms that are heterotrophic?

    • A. Monera
    • B. Protista
    • C. Fungi
    • D. Animalia