Diversity in Living World Quiz - CBSE Class 11 Science

Free practice quiz: Diversity in Living World (CBSE Class 11 Science). 18 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 11 Science practice quiz has 18 multiple-choice questions on Diversity in Living World, and 18 of them come with an explanation. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of living organisms?

   1. Growth
   2. Reproduction
   3. Movement
   4. Inertia
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   Answer: D. Inertia

   Inertia is a property of matter, not a characteristic of life. Living organisms exhibit growth, reproduction, and movement.

2. Who is considered the father of taxonomy?

   1. Charles Darwin
   2. Gregor Mendel
   3. Aristotle
   4. Carl Linnaeus
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   Answer: D. Carl Linnaeus

   Carl Linnaeus developed the binomial nomenclature system and is considered the father of taxonomy.

3. Which kingdom includes organisms that are both unicellular and multicellular?

   1. Monera
   2. Protista
   3. Fungi
   4. Plantae
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   Answer: B. Protista

   Protists exhibit both unicellular and multicellular forms.

4. Discuss the limitations of the five-kingdom classification system.

   1. It is perfect and has no limitations.
   2. It doesn't classify viruses effectively.
   3. It perfectly classifies all organisms.
   4. It only deals with animals.
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   Answer: B. It doesn't classify viruses effectively.

   The five-kingdom system struggles to accurately place viruses and some other acellular entities.

5. Explain the importance of biodiversity conservation in the context of ecosystem services.

   1. It has no importance.
   2. Biodiversity provides essential services like clean air and water.
   3. It only helps in maintaining aesthetic beauty.
   4. It only affects animals.
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   Answer: B. Biodiversity provides essential services like clean air and water.

   Biodiversity underpins ecosystem services crucial for human well-being, such as clean water, air purification, and pollination.

More questions in this quiz

Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. What is taxonomy?
2. What is the binomial nomenclature system?
3. What is a species?
4. Explain the concept of biological classification.
5. What are the five kingdoms of Whittaker's classification system?
6. What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
7. Explain the role of systematics in understanding biodiversity.
8. What is a phylogenetic tree?
9. How does molecular data contribute to phylogenetic analysis?
10. Discuss the limitations of using morphological characteristics alone for classification.
11. Analyze the impact of human activities on biodiversity loss and suggest conservation strategies.
12. Critically evaluate the different approaches to biological classification, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses.
13. Discuss the role of museums and herbaria in documenting and preserving biodiversity.

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