Botany-Five Kingdom Classification

NEET Botany Five Kingdom Classification MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard-Class 11

Which of the following combinations accurately describe the characteristics of the kingdoms in Whittaker's Five Kingdom Classification?

A

Monera includes prokaryotic organisms; Protista includes unicellular eukaryotes; Fungi have chitin in their cell walls.

B

Plantae include only unicellular organisms; Animalia are primarily autotrophic; Fungi are classified with prokaryotes.

C

Monera comprises only multicellular organisms; Protista is limited to photoautotrophs; Animalia lacks diversity in nutrition modes.

D

Fungi possess cellulose in their cell walls; Plantae are entirely heterotrophic; Monera are exclusively aerobic organisms.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Option A correctly identifies that Monera includes prokaryotic organisms, Protista includes unicellular eukaryotes, and Fungi have chitin in their cell walls as per Whittaker's classification criteria.

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