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Consider the following statements
(i) Genus comprises a group of related species
(ii) Taxon represents a taxonomic group of individual organisms (iii) Family comprises a group of related genera (iv) Taxonomic category class includes related order. of the above statements

A

(i), (ii) and (iv) are correct

B

(ii) and (iv) are correct

C

(i), (iii) and (iv) are correct

D

(ii), (iii) and (iv) are correct

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To solve the question, we need to evaluate the correctness of each statement regarding taxonomy. Let's analyze each statement step by step. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Statement (i): Genus comprises a group of related species.** - **Analysis**: This statement is true. In taxonomy, a genus is a rank that groups together species that are closely related and share a common ancestor. For example, the genus *Canis* includes species such as *Canis lupus* (wolf) and *Canis familiaris* (domestic dog). 2. **Statement (ii): Taxon represents a taxonomic group of individual organisms.** - **Analysis**: This statement is incorrect. A taxon (plural: taxa) refers to a group of one or more populations of organisms that form a unit. It can represent a group of individuals, but it is not limited to just individual organisms; it can also include groups like species, genera, families, etc. 3. **Statement (iii): Family comprises a group of related genera.** - **Analysis**: This statement is true. In taxonomy, a family is a higher rank that groups together related genera (plural of genus). For example, the family *Felidae* includes genera such as *Felis* (cats) and *Panthera* (big cats). 4. **Statement (iv): Taxonomic category class includes related orders.** - **Analysis**: This statement is also true. In the hierarchy of taxonomy, a class is a higher taxonomic category that includes one or more related orders. For example, the class *Mammalia* includes orders such as *Carnivora* (carnivorous mammals) and *Primates* (primates). ### Conclusion: Based on the analysis: - Statement (i) is correct. - Statement (ii) is incorrect. - Statement (iii) is correct. - Statement (iv) is correct. Thus, the correct answer is that the first, third, and fourth statements are correct. ### Final Answer: The correct option is: **First, third, and fourth are correct.** ---
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