In taxonomic hierarchy, Cats are placed under the Genus.

Felis

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Panthera

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Canis

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is A Felis
Cats are placed under the kingdom Animalia, and phylum Chordata, the class Mammalia, and order Carnivora. Cats do belongs to Felidae family and are classified with the genus Felis. So, the correct answer is (A).

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