Question

Which of the following statements are correct?
1. Rule of Priority in plant nomenclature commenced from $1853$
2. Binomial nomenclature was introduced by Linnaeus in $1753$
3. The orchid fruit contains five distinct seeds
4. Gynobasic style is found in Lamiaceae
Select the correct answer using the codes given.

• A. $1$ and $2$
• B. $2$ and $4$
• C. $1$ and $3$
• D. $2$ and $3$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $2$ and $4$

1. The first rule commence for botanical nomenclature is in the year 1867 in Paris by A.P.de Candolle.
2. Binomial nomenclature was given by Linnaeus in 1753.
3. Orchids have the smallest seed in the world and produces millions in numbers.
4. When style arises from the cavity from the centre of ovary or from thalamus is gynobasic style and it is the characteristic of Lamiaceae family.

So the correct statemnts are "2and 4".