Question

Common names are

• A. Non-specific
• B. Scientific
• C. Morphological
• D. Universal

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Non-specific

• The local name of a particular plant or animal is non-specific and not sufficient for identification because they can have numerous local names according to regional languages.
  
• For example, The lion is called lion in English and French, sher in Hindi, Leon in Spanish etc.
• So, there arises a need for a universal name that can be recognized by all the countries and regions. This lead way to the issuing of binomial names to plants and animals.
  

Hence, the correct option is 'Non-specific'.