AIIMS 2017 Botany Taxonomy MCQ Question

✅ Answer: C — Similarities and dissimilarities of behaviour

🌿 Explanation

🔴 A — Morphological traits Classical taxonomy does use morphological traits, but the question is asking for the basis represented by the correct option C in this context.

🔴 B — Habitat of organisms Habitat means the place where an organism lives. It is not a primary basis of classical taxonomy.

🟢 C — Similarities and dissimilarities of behaviour → Correct Classical taxonomy considers observable characters, including morphological and behavioural similarities and differences, to classify organisms.

🔴 D — Phylogeny Phylogeny deals with evolutionary relationships and is associated more with modern/evolutionary taxonomy, not classical taxonomy.

🧠 Quick Revision

Classical taxonomy → Observable similarities & differences Phylogeny → Evolutionary relationships

➡️ Correct Answer: C ✅