Ascending or descending arrangement of taxonomic categories…

Biology The Living World Taxonomic Categories Single Correct MCQ

Published by: CGP EDU Academic Team

Published on: August 14, 2026

Ascending or descending arrangement of taxonomic categories is known as

classification

key

taxonomy

hierarchy

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The correct answer is:

• The arrangement of taxonomic categories (kingdom → species or vice versa) is called a taxonomic hierarchy.

• Classification = grouping organisms

• Taxonomy = study of classification

• Key = identification tool

So, hierarchy is the correct term.

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