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Catalogue is a

A

list or register containing names of all the species found in a particular place

B

booklet containing all the characters and their alternates which are helpful in identifying all the taxa

C

handy book containing instruction of a species

D

treatise having all informations about a particular taxon.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks for the definition of a "catalogue" in the context of biological classification. 2. **Defining a Catalogue**: A catalogue is essentially a list or register that includes the names of all species found in a specific location. It organizes these names, often in alphabetical order, making it easier to reference and identify different species. 3. **Analyzing the Options**: - **Option A**: "The list or register containing names of all the species found in a particular place." This aligns perfectly with the definition of a catalogue. - **Option B**: "The booklet containing all characters and their alternates which are helpful in identifying all the taxa." This describes a taxonomic key, not a catalogue. - **Option C**: "A handy book containing instruction of a species." This refers to a manual, which is not a catalogue. - **Option D**: "A treatise having all information about a particular taxon." This describes a monograph, not a catalogue. 4. **Conclusion**: Based on the definitions and the analysis of the options, the correct answer is **Option A**: "The list or register containing names of all the species found in a particular place."
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