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Five kingdom classification was proposed by

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Ernst Haeckel
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Herbert Copeland
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Carl Linnaeus
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R. H. Whittaker
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The correct option is D R. H. Whittaker
Carl Linnaeus proposed the two kingdom classification system consisting of Plantae and Animalia.
Ernst Haeckel proposed the three kingdom classification system consisting of Plantae, Animalia and Protista.
Herbert Copeland proposed the four kindgom classification system consisting of Plantae, Animalia, Protista and Monera.
R.H Whittaker proposed the five kingdom classification system consisting of Plantae, Animalia, Protista, Monera and Fungi.

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