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Biology The Living World Nomenclature, Classification, Species Concept Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 14, 2026

Scientific name of Mango plant is Mangifera indica Linn. in the above name Linn. refers to :-

A
Variety of Mango
B
A taxonomist who proposed the present nomenclature in honour of Linnaeus
C
A scientist who for the first time described Mango plant
D
A scientist who changed the name proposed by Linnaeus and proposed present name

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C

In the scientific name Mangifera indica Linn., the abbreviation “Linn.” refers to Carl Linnaeus, the father of modern taxonomy.

• He was the first to validly describe and publish the name of the mango plant.

• It does not indicate a variety of mango, nor a later scientist who changed the name.

• Author citations are used to credit the original taxonomist who proposed the name.

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