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Assertion Binomial system of nomenclature was proposed by Theophrastus for the plants.
Reason Binomial system of nomenclature was proposed by John Ray for animals.

A

Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion

B

Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion

C

Assertion is true, but Reason is false

D

Both Assertion and Reason are false

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The correct Answer is:
D
Carolus Linnaeus proposed the system of nomenclature for plants and animals called Binomial System of Nomenclature. As per this system, scientific name of a species consists of two parts, i.e. genus name and species name.
Example - Brassica(genus) campestris(species)
John Ray is known for developing keys.
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