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UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist

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  • 120 questions each
  • 2 h per paper
  • 100 + 300 marks

Prelims Paper I covers general studies.

UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist, Prelims · 2020 · Paper I, General Studies · Q97 of 120

Geo-Scientist Prelims 2020 General Studies Q97: Which one of the following represents the correct hierarchical…

QuestionBiology / taxonomy

Which one of the following represents the correct hierarchical sequence of taxonomic categories in ascending order?

  1. (a) Species → Genus → Order → Class → Family
  2. (b) Genus → Species → Order → Family → Class
  3. (c) Species → Genus → Family → Order → Class
  4. (d) Species → Genus → Order → Family → Class

Answer: (c) Species → Genus → Family → Order → Class

Ascending hierarchy: Species → Genus → Family → Order → Class → Phylum → Kingdom. Trick: 'Family' must come before 'Order'.

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