Evolution of Classification Systems — NEET Biology
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Discuss how classification systems have undergone several changes over a period of time?
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Assertion (A): The kingdoms Plantae and Animalia have remained consistent across all biological classification systems. Reason (R): The criteria for assigning organisms to these kingdoms have evolved over time as scientific understanding improved.
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Correct answer: D — (A) is false, but (R) is true
While Plantae and Animalia have consistently been part of all classification systems, the organisms grouped within them have changed with advances in taxonomy and molecular biology.
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Biological Classification, Class 11 NCERT Biology.
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