Question

Besides Aristotle, artificial method of classification was followed by:

• A. Theophrastus
• B. John Ray
• C. Carl Woese
• D. Linnaeus

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

The correct options are
A Theophrastus
B John Ray
D Linnaeus

Classification proposed by Aristotle is known as ‘Artificial method’. Besides Aristotle, artificial method of classification was followed by Theophrastus, Pliny, John Ray, Linnaeus, etc. Later on, ‘Natural system of classification’ was followed. Natural system of classification was based on various criteria like body organization, types of cells, chromosomes, bio-chemical properties, etc.