Question

Which of the following correctly describes taxonomical hierarchy?

• A. A group of senior taxonomists working on assigning binomial
  nomenclature to animals and plants.
• B. A step-wise arrangement of all categories for classification of
  plants and animals.
• C. Classification records of a species is based on the fossil records.
• D. A grade wise list of botanists or zoologists working on taxonomy of newly identified species.

Answer 1

The correct option is B A step-wise arrangement of all categories for classification of

plants and animals.
Linnaean heirarchy is the scientific method of assigning all organisms under seven levels of organisation starting from Kingdom to species. This is also called taxonomical hierarchy.

The heirarchy includes many levels in which organisms are classified. It goes like Kingdom, Division or Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus and Species.