Diversity of Living Organisms – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. 25. Q25: Who is known as the father of taxonomy?

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

2. 26. Q26: Which of the following organisms is prokaryotic?

   • A. Fungi
   • B. Bacteria
   • C. Algae
   • D. Protozoa

3. 27. Q27: Binomial nomenclature consists of:

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

4. 28. Q28: Which kingdom includes multicellular, eukaryotic organisms that are heterotrophic?

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

5. 29. Q29: Which group of plants is known as 'amphibians of the plant kingdom'?

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

6. 30. Q30: Which of the following organisms is prokaryotic?

   • A. Fungi
   • B. Bacteria
   • C. Algae
   • D. Protozoa

7. 31. Q31: Which of the following is not a class of vertebrates?

   • A. Pisces
   • B. Amphibia
   • C. Reptilia
   • D. Arthropoda

8. 32. Q32: In which kingdom are archaebacteria classified?

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

9. 33. Q33: Who is known as the father of taxonomy?

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

10. 34. Q34: Which is the largest phylum in the animal kingdom?

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

11. 35. Q35: Which of the following is not a class of vertebrates?

    • A. Pisces
    • B. Amphibia
    • C. Reptilia
    • D. Arthropoda

12. 36. Q36: Which is the largest phylum in the animal kingdom?

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