Question

In hierarchical classification, class is interpolated between

• A. Family and genus
• B. Phylum and order
• C. Order and family
• D. Kingdom and phylum

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Phylum and order

Hierarchical Classification is a system of grouping things according to a hierarchy or levels and orders. A hierarchical system is used for classifying organisms to the species level. There are seven major levels of classification which are the kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species where the class is interpolated between phylum and order. So the correct answer is 'phylum and order'.