Scientific Nomenclature & Binomial Classification — NEET Biology

Correct answer: A — A-iii, B-v, C-iv, D-ii, E-i

This question tests the knowledge of specific examples and their corresponding taxonomic ranks as detailed in NCERT. A. *Mangifera*: "In this name Mangifera represents the genus..." (Page 4, 'The Living World'). So, *Mangifera* is a Genus (iii). B. Felidae: "...genus Panthera... is put along with genus, Felis (cats) in the family Felidae." (Page 7, Section 1.2.3). So, Felidae is a Family (v). C. Carnivora: "The animal order, Carnivora, includes families like Felidae and Canidae." (Page 7, Section 1.2.4). So, Carnivora is an Order (iv). D. Mammalia: "order Primata... is placed in class Mammalia along with order Carnivora..." (Page 7, Section 1.2.5). So, Mammalia is a Class (ii). E. *Homo sapiens*: "Human beings belong to the species sapiens which is grouped in the genus Homo. The scientific name thus, for human being, is written as Homo sapiens." *Homo sapiens* refers to the species. So, *Homo sapiens* is a Species (i). Therefore, the correct matching is A-iii, B-v, C-iv, D-ii, E-i.