Q. Of the following taxonomic categories which is the most inclusive (i.e. is the highest in hierarchy)?
β
Correct Answer: (C)
Class
Explanation:
Correct Answer: (C) Class
Explanation:
The taxonomic hierarchy (from most inclusive to least inclusive) is:
- Kingdom (Most inclusive)
- Phylum/Division
- Class β (Correct Answer, as it is the highest among the given options)
- Order
- Family
- Genus
- Species
- Subspecies (Least inclusive)
Since Class is higher in rank than Order, Genus, and Subspecies, it is the most inclusive among the given options.
Explanation by: Mr. Dubey
Correct Answer: (C) Class
Explanation:
The taxonomic hierarchy (from most inclusive to least inclusive) is:
- Kingdom (Most inclusive)
- Phylum/Division
- Class β (Correct Answer, as it is the highest among the given options)
- Order
- Family
- Genus
- Species
- Subspecies (Least inclusive)
Since Class is higher in rank than Order, Genus, and Subspecies, it is the most inclusive among the given options.