Question

Natural system of classification is based on:

• A. Few characteristics.
• B. Vegetative and sexual characteristics which are given equal Weightage.
• C. Evolutionary relationship between various organisms.
• D. Natural affinities among organisms.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Natural affinities among organisms.

Natural classification system is based on natural affinities among the organisms. It takes into account external features along with internal features such as ultrastructure, anatomy, embryology and phytochemistry. Such a classification for flowering plants was given by George Bentham and Joseph Dalton Hooker.