Question

System of classification proposed by two botanists and claimed to be natural system is by

• A. Bentham and Hooker
• B. Aristotle and Theophrastus
• C. Darwin and Wallace
• D. Engler and Prantl

Answer 1

The correct option is A Bentham and Hooker

• Natural classification is based on the complete morphological characters of stem, root, leaves, flowers etc. Bentham and Hooker's classification is based on these characters hence it is an example of to be the natural system.
  
• Aristotle and Theophrastus used simple and observable traits for classification.
• Darwin and Wallace were associated with theories related to evolution.
  
• Engler and Prantl presented the evolutionary system of classification
  

So, the correct option is 'Bentham and Hooker'.