Previous Year Question
In the taxonomic categories, which hierarchical arrangement is correct in the case of animals?
A.
A. Species, Genus, Family, Order, Class, Phylum, Kingdom
B.
B. Kingdom, Class, Phylum, Family, Order, Genus, Species
C.
C. Kingdom, Order, Class, Phylum, Family, Genus, Species
D.
D. Kingdom, Order, Phylum, Class, Family, Genus, Species
Correct Answer: A
Detailed Solution
Kingdom contains the largest and most diverse group of organisms. At each successive level, the number of organisms decreases while the number of common characteristics increases. Species is the smallest and most specific basic unit of classification.