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Biology The Living World History of Taxonomy Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 12, 2026

Chief merit of Bentham and Hooker's classification is that :-

A
It is a system mostly based on evolutionary concepts
B
It is a natural systems of classification of all groups of plants
C
The description of the taxa are based on actual observation of the specimen
D
It also considers the phylogenetic aspects

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C

Bentham and Hooker’s classification is practical and descriptive, based on careful observation of real plant specimens.It is considered a natural system, but they did not base it on evolutionary or phylogenetic concepts. Evolutionary and phylogenetic considerations came later in modern classification systems.

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