Classification of organisms based on evolutionary as well as genetic relationship is known as

Biosystematics

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Numerical taxonomy

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Cladistics

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Solution

The correct option is D Cladistics
Cladistics is a method in which the organisms are classified using different criteria. The organisms are compared on the basis of the evolution, history and the relationship between them. The genetic relation help in identifying the ancestors. This method helps in classification of the organism on the basis of comparison with the other organisms. The tree which shows the relationship between the organisms is known as the cladogram.
Thus, the correct answer is option D.

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