Botany-Binomial Nomenclature

NEET Botany Binomial Nomenclature Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 11

Assertion (A): Binomial nomenclature provides a standardized way of naming species, ensuring each has a unique name. | Reason (R): The scientific names in binomial nomenclature are based on the local names of species, making them universally understandable.

A

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true but R is false.

D

A is false.

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

The assertion is correct because binomial nomenclature ensures each species has a unique name. The reason is incorrect because scientific names are not based on local names but follow a standardized system.

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