Question

Briefly describe the importance of classification.

Answer 1

Importance of classification

Classification is the method of organising or arranging organisms into separate groups on the basis of similarities and differences. It is a very important branch of science that deals with systematic arrangement of living organisms for further studies.

Classification of organisms is important because of the following reasons:

(i) It helps in studying wide variety of living organisms.
(ii) It provides a clear picture of all life forms before us.
(iii) It helps in understanding the inter-relationship among different groups of organisms.
(iv) It provides a base for the development of other biological sciences.