Consider the following statements. (I) In binomial nomencla…

Biology The Living World Statement Based Questions Single Correct MCQ

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Published on: August 13, 2026

Consider the following statements.

(I) In binomial nomenclature, the name of an organism consists of two components.

(II) The first name of organism represents the specific name and the second name is generic name.

Choose the correct option.

I is true, but II is false

Both I and II are false

I is false, but II is true

Both I and II are true

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The correct answer is:

Statement I True → Binomial nomenclature has two parts (Genus + Species).

Statement II False → The first name is the generic name (Genus) and the second is the specific name (species), not the other way around.

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