The contrasting characters in a key which are generally in a pair is called a
A
lead
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B
couplet
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C
doublet
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D
triplet
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Solution
The correct option is B couplet A key is a taxonomical aid with contrasting characters which are generally in a pair. This contrasting character is called a couplet. It represents the choice made between two opposite options.Every statement in a key is called a lead.