The Living World - PYQs

{ "exam": "NEET", "year": 1988, "question": "The term 'New Systematics' was introduced by:", "options": [ "Bentham and Hooker", "Linnaeus", "Julian Huxley", "A. P. de Candolle" ], "answer": 3, "explanation": "Julian Huxley introduced the term 'New Systematics' in 1940, integrating genetics, evolution, ecology, and taxonomy." } { "exam": "NEET", "year": 1990, "question": "Linnaeus evolved a system of nomenclature called:", "options": [ "Monomial", "Vernacular", "Binomial", "Polynomial" ], "answer": 3, "explanation": "Carolus Linnaeus introduced Binomial Nomenclature, in which every organism is given a two-part scientific name." } { "exam": "NEET", "year": 1990, "question": "Linnaeus is credited with:", "options": [ "Binomial nomenclature", "Theory of biogenesis", "Discovery of microscope", "Discovery of blood circulation" ], "answer": 1, "explanation": "Linnaeus is known as the Father of Taxonomy and is credited with establishing Binomial Nomenclature." } { "exam": "NEET", "year": 1998, "question": "The diversity in the type of beaks of finches adapted to different feeding habits on the Galápagos Islands as observed by Darwin provides evidence for:", "options": [ "Origin of species by natural selection", "Intraspecific variations", "Intraspecific competition", "Interspecific competition" ], "answer": 1, "explanation": "Darwin's finches provided evidence for evolution through natural selection and adaptive radiation." } { "exam": "NEET", "year": 1999, "question": "The book 'Genera Plantarum' was written by:", "options": [ "Engler and Prantl", "Bentham and Hooker", "Bessey", "Hutchinson" ], "answer": 2, "explanation": "Bentham and Hooker authored 'Genera Plantarum', a landmark work in plant taxonomy." }
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