Question

Classification proposed by Bentham and Hooker is mainly based on

• A. Embryological characters
• B. Floral characters
• C. Vegetative characters
• D. Phylogenetic characters

Answer 1

The correct option is B Floral characters

Bentham and Hooker proposed the natural system of classification on the basis of the observations. The common basis of classification was on the basis of floral characters. The dicot plants were divided into three groups: Polypetalae, Gamopetalae and Monochlamydae.

The classification is also performed on the basis of nature and position of ovary.

Thus, the correct answer is option B.