Question

Chief merit of Bentham and Hooker's classification is that

• A. The system mostly based on evolutionary concepts.
• B. It is a natural systems of classification of all groups of plants.
• C. It also considered the phylogenetic aspects.
• D. The description of taxa are based on actual examination of specimen.

Answer 1

The correct option is B It is a natural systems of classification of all groups of plants.

Bentham and Hooker gave the natural system of classification in which the seeded plants are divided into dicotyledons, gymnosperms and monocotyledons. The dicotyledons are divided into Polypetalae, Gamopetalous, and Mmonochlamydeae. This classes where further divided into cohorts. The classification is based on the natural observation of species. The placement of Gymnospermae between Dicotyledonae and Monocotyledones was considered as a demerit of this classification. Thus, the correct answer is option B.