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Plant Taxonomy

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which one is the characteristic of monocot plants?

a)

It has taproot

b)

It has parallel veins

c)

Two cotyledons

d)

Vascular bundles arranged in a ring

2.

Why is classification important to scientists?

a)

It makes them look smarter

b)

It makes it easier to study organisms

c)

Just for fun

d)

To fulfill their responsibility as scientists

3.

What is Plant Taxonomy?

a)

Identification of plants

b)

Naming of plants

c)

Classification of plants

d)

All of the above

4.

Which is correct scientific name for mango?

a)

Ficus religiosa

b)

Prunus persica

c)

Mangifera indica

d)

Pyrus malus

5.

Which of the following is a primary goal of plant taxonomy?

a)

To increase plant growth

b)

To classify and name plants

c)

To improve plant taste

d)

To change plant colors

6.

What is the correct order of taxonomic ranks in plant taxonomy?

a)

Kingdom, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species

b)

Species, Genus, Family, Order, Class, Kingdom

c)

Genus, Species, Family, Order, Class, Kingdom

d)

Order, Family, Class, Kingdom, Genus, Species

7.

Which scientist is known as the 'Father of Taxonomy'?

a)

Charles Darwin

b)

Gregor Mendel

c)

Carl Linnaeus

d)

Louis Pasteur

8.

What is the main purpose of a dichotomous key in plant taxonomy?

a)

To identify unknown plants

b)

To measure plant growth

c)

To enhance plant colors

d)

To increase plant yield

9.

Which of the following is a characteristic of the family Fabaceae?

a)

Presence of thorns

b)

Compound leaves

c)

Parallel venation

d)

Single cotyledon

10.

In plant taxonomy, what does the term 'binomial nomenclature' refer to?

a)

A two-part scientific name

b)

A three-part scientific name

c)

A single scientific name

d)

A four-part scientific name

11.

Which of the following is an example of a plant in the genus Rosa?

a)

Sunflower

b)

Rose

c)

Lily

d)

Tulip

12.

What is the significance of herbarium specimens in plant taxonomy?

a)

They are used for cooking

b)

They are used to preserve plant samples for study

c)

They are used to decorate homes

d)

They are used to increase plant growth

13.

Which plant family is known for having flowers with five petals?

a)

Asteraceae

b)

Rosaceae

c)

Poaceae

d)

Fabaceae

14.

What is the role of molecular data in modern plant taxonomy?

a)

To enhance plant color

b)

To provide genetic information for classification

c)

To increase plant size

d)

To improve plant taste

15.

Which of the following is a real-world application of plant taxonomy?

a)

Developing new plant-based medicines

b)

Creating artificial plants

c)

Designing plant-based clothing

d)

Building plant-themed amusement parks