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Q1.

Which of the following are true about the taxonomical aid 'key' ? (a) Keys are based on the similarities and dissimilarities. (b) Key is analytical in nature. (c) Keys are based on the contrasting characters in pair called couplet. (d) Same key can be used for all taxonomic categories. (e) Each statement in the key is called Lead. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

(A)

(a), (b) and (c) only

(B)

(b), (c) and (d) only

(C)

(a), (b), (c) and (e) only

(D)

(a), (c), (d) and (e) only

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Q2.

Match the items given in Column I with those in Column II and select the correct option given below:

	Column –I		Column — II
(a)	Herbarium	(i)	It is a place having a collection of preserved plants and animals.
(b)	Key	(ii)	A list that enumerates methodically all the species found in an area with brief description adding identification.
(c)	Museum	(iii)	Is a place where dried and pressed plant specimens mounted on sheets are kept.
(d)	Catalog	(iv)	A booklet containing a list of characters and their alternates which are helpful in the identification of various taxa.

(A)

a - (ii), b - (iv), c - (iii), d - (i)

(B)

a - (iii), b - (iv), c - (i), d - (ii)

(C)

a - (i), b - (ii), c - (iii), d - (iv)

(D)

a - (i), b - (iv), c - (iii), d - (ii)

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