Question

Read the statements and identify the incorrect one.

• A. Scientific names are often descriptive.
• B. Scientific names indicate relationship.
• C. Scientific names favour multiple naming.
• D. Scientific names are used all over the world.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Scientific names favour multiple naming.

Scientific names do not favor multiple naming as it will create confusion among the scientists over the world. Also, the very first significance of the scientific name is to give a unique single name to each species.

So, the correct option is 'Scientific names favor multiple naming'.