Nomenclature is governed by certain universal rules. Which one of the following is contrary to the rules of nomenclature? (NEET-2016 Phase-1)
Answer: (A) Biological names can be written in any language. Answer: (A) Biological names can be written in any language.
- A.Biological names can be written in any language✓
- B.The first word in a biological name represents the genus name, and the second is a specific epithet
- C.The names are written in Latin and are italicised
- D.When written by hand, the names are to be underlined
Correct Answer
(A) Biological names can be written in any language
Solution & Explanation
Answer: (A) Biological names can be written in any language. Solution: Biological (scientific) names are NOT written in any language — by the universal rules of nomenclature they are 'generally in Latin and written in italics... Latinised or derived from Latin irrespective of their origin.' Options B, C and D are all correct rules. Hence A is contrary to the rules. NCERT Reference: Ch 1 The Living World, p.4, lines 39–40 — "Biological names are generally in Latin and written in italics. They are Latinised or derived from Latin irrespective of their origin."