Class 11 Biology: The Living World

This worksheet assesses understanding of the fundamental characteristics of living organisms, biodiversity, and the principles of taxonomy as covered in 'The Living World' chapter.

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Q1. Which of the following is considered a defining characteristic of living organisms?
- Growth by increase in mass
- Ability to reproduce
- Metabolism
- Response to stimuli
Q2. The process of naming living organisms according to a universally accepted system is called:
- Classification
- Identification
- Nomenclature
- Taxonomy
Q3. Which taxonomic category includes organisms with fundamental similarities and is the lowest obligatory category?
- Genus
- Family
- Species
- Order
Q4. Binomial nomenclature was introduced by:
- Ernst Mayr
- Carolus Linnaeus
- Robert H. Whittaker
- A.P. de Candolle
Q5. In a taxonomic hierarchy, genus is placed between:
- Family and Order
- Kingdom and Phylum
- Species and Family
- Class and Order

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