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Which of the following are true with reference to taxonomical aids?
1. Separate taxonomic keys are required for each taxonomic category.
2. Herbarium is a store house of collected plant and animal specimens.
3. Each statement in the key is called couplet.
4. Keys are used for identification purpose.

A

1 and 2

B

1 and 4

C

1 and 3

D

3 and 4

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The correct Answer is:
B
* Herbarium is a store house of collected plant specimens that are dried, pressed ad preserved on sheets.
* Each statement in the key is called lead.
* The keys are based on the contrasting characters generally in a pair called couplet.
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