Question

Five-kingdom classification was given by

• A. Linnaeus
• B. Theophrastus
• C. Whittaker
• D. John ray

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Whittaker

The correct option is D:

Explanation of the correct option:

1. The Five-Kingdom Classification was found based on cell structure, cellular organisation, and nutrition mode.
2. Robert Hardy Whittaker's proposed five kingdoms are Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option A:

1. Carolus Linnaeus divided species into seven groups.
2. Each species is identified using binomial nomenclature in this classification.

Option B:

1. In Theophrastus classification, he divided plants into four broad categories.
2. His classification was based on the growth of plants.

Option D:

1. John Ray established the species as the ultimate unit of taxonomy.

Final answer: Whittaker proposed the five-kingdom classification.