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Which of the following taxonomical aids is being described by the given statements (i-iv) ?

i. They are generally established in educational institutes.

ii. They have collections of preserved plant and animal specimens for study and reference.

iii. Insects are preserved in boxes after collecting, killing and pinning.

iv. They often have collections of skeletons of animals too.


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Herbarium
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Museum
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Zoological park
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Botanical garden
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The correct option is B Museum
Museum contains a collection of preserved plants and animals for scientific studies. Museums are generally established in educational institutions. They have collections of human and animal skeletons too. Specimens of plants and animals are preserved either in dried form or in jars in preservative solutions. Insects are preserved in boxes after collecting, killing and pinning.

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