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Q: Among the following taxonomic categories, which one occupies the highest place in the taxonomic hierarchy as compared to the remaining three?
  • A. Order
  • B. Species
  • C. Genus
  • D. Family
Correct Answer: Option A - All animals and plants are classified according to their similar and dissimilar characters. This system of classification deals in taxonomy. The word taxonomy was first used by Carolus Linnaeus in his book systema naturae, he is considered as the father of taxonomy. The system of classification is as follows- kingdom → phylum → class → order → family → genus → species
A. All animals and plants are classified according to their similar and dissimilar characters. This system of classification deals in taxonomy. The word taxonomy was first used by Carolus Linnaeus in his book systema naturae, he is considered as the father of taxonomy. The system of classification is as follows- kingdom → phylum → class → order → family → genus → species

Explanations:

All animals and plants are classified according to their similar and dissimilar characters. This system of classification deals in taxonomy. The word taxonomy was first used by Carolus Linnaeus in his book systema naturae, he is considered as the father of taxonomy. The system of classification is as follows- kingdom → phylum → class → order → family → genus → species