Diversity in Living World Quiz - CBSE Class 11 Science
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of living organisms?
- Growth
- Reproduction
- Movement
- Inertia
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Answer: D. Inertia
Inertia is a property of matter, not a characteristic of life. Living organisms exhibit growth, reproduction, and movement.
Who is considered the father of taxonomy?
- Charles Darwin
- Gregor Mendel
- Aristotle
- Carl Linnaeus
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Answer: D. Carl Linnaeus
Carl Linnaeus developed the binomial nomenclature system and is considered the father of taxonomy.
Which kingdom includes organisms that are both unicellular and multicellular?
- Monera
- Protista
- Fungi
- Plantae
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Answer: B. Protista
Protists exhibit both unicellular and multicellular forms.
Discuss the limitations of the five-kingdom classification system.
- It is perfect and has no limitations.
- It doesn't classify viruses effectively.
- It perfectly classifies all organisms.
- It only deals with animals.
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Answer: B. It doesn't classify viruses effectively.
The five-kingdom system struggles to accurately place viruses and some other acellular entities.
Explain the importance of biodiversity conservation in the context of ecosystem services.
- It has no importance.
- Biodiversity provides essential services like clean air and water.
- It only helps in maintaining aesthetic beauty.
- It only affects animals.
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Answer: B. Biodiversity provides essential services like clean air and water.
Biodiversity underpins ecosystem services crucial for human well-being, such as clean water, air purification, and pollination.