Question

Consider the following statements:
Nomenclature for a taxon is necessary because _________.
1. Vernacular names are not universal.
2. Two or more unrelated species are known by the same common name.
3. Vernacular names do not provide information on generic relationship.
4. Vernacular names are not available for all the species.
Which of these statements are correct?

• A. 1 and 2
• B. 3 and 4
• C. 1, 2 and 3
• D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer 1

The correct option is A 1 and 2

D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Reason : Neither vernacular names are universally accepted nor available for all the species. The biological facts usually ignored in common name (i.e., no information about generic relationship). Unrelated species also can be known as same common name.

So, the correct answer is option D