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Biology The Living World Taxonomic Categories Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

In hierarchical classification, class is placed between

A
kingdom and phylum
B
order and family
C
phylum and order
D
family and genus

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The correct answer is:
C

In hierarchical classification, the sequence of ranks is: Kingdom → Phylum → Class → Order → Family → Genus → Species.So, class comes after phylum and before order.

It groups together related orders.This system was introduced by Carolus Linnaeus for better organization of organisms.

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