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'X' and 'Y' are the components of Binomial nomenclature. This naming system was proposed by 'Z': (NEET-2023 Phase-2)

Answer: (C) X – Generic name, Y – Specific epithet, Z – Carolus Linnaeus. Answer: (C) X – Generic name, Y – Specific epithet, Z – Carolus Linnaeus.

  1. A.X – Specific epithet, Y – Generic name, Z – Carolus Linnaeus
  2. B.X – Generic name, Y – Specific epithet, Z – R.H. Whittaker
  3. C.X – Generic name, Y – Specific epithet, Z – Carolus Linnaeus✓
  4. D.X – Specific epithet, Y – Generic name, Z – R.H. Whittaker

Correct Answer

(C) X – Generic name, Y – Specific epithet, Z – Carolus Linnaeus

Solution & Explanation

Answer: (C) X – Generic name, Y – Specific epithet, Z – Carolus Linnaeus. Solution: In binomial nomenclature each name has two components — the Generic name (first) and the specific epithet (second). This two-word naming system was given by Carolus Linnaeus. (R.H. Whittaker proposed the Five Kingdom classification, not binomial nomenclature.) NCERT Reference: Ch 1 The Living World, p.4, lines 29–31 — "Each name has two components – the Generic name and the specific epithet. This system... is called Binomial nomenclature. This naming system given by Carolus Linnaeus..."

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