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What are the universal rules of nomenclature ? What does ‘Linn.’ Refers to in Mangifera indica Linn ?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Nomenclature**: - Nomenclature refers to the system of naming organisms. It provides a standardized way to identify and classify living things. 2. **Types of Nomenclature**: - There are two main types of nomenclature: - **Binomial Nomenclature**: This system uses two names to identify an organism. The first name represents the genus, and the second name represents the species. For example, in *Mangifera indica*, *Mangifera* is the genus, and *indica* is the species. ...
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  • Which of following is not a universal rule of nomenclature ?

    A
    Biological names are generally in Latin and written in italics
    B
    First word of a biological name represents the genus
    C
    First word in a zoological name is specific epithet
    D
    In Mangifera indica Linn, the word "Linn" indicates that the species was first described by Linnaeus
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    A
    It is right to vote given to all adults of a country.
    B
    It is right to education given to all adults of a country.
    C
    It is right to worship given to all adults of country.
    D
    None of these
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    A
    Hawk
    B
    Pigeon
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