Bacteria are included in which of the following kingdoms?

Protista

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Plantae

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Monera

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Animalia

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Solution

The correct option is C Monera
Whittaker has divided the living world into different kingdoms. According to him, all living organisms are classified into 5 different kingdoms. Out of these 5, all microscopic minute bacteria are included in the kingdom monera. They constitute unicellular prokaryotic organisms.
So, option C "Monera" is the correct answer.

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