CBSE - Class 11 Biology The Living World Worksheet
1.
Define and understand the following terms: (i) Phylum
2.
Illustrate the taxonomical hierarchy with suitable examples of a plant and an animal.
3.
Can you identify the correct sequence of taxonomical categories?
a.
Species Order Phylum Kingdom
b.
Genus Species Order Kingdom
c.
Species Genus Order Phylum
4.
Try to collect all the currently accepted meanings for the word ‘species’. Discuss with your teacher the meaning of species in case of higher plants and animals on one hand, and bacteria on the other hand.
5.
Define and understand the following terms: (v) Genus
6.
Define a taxon. Give some examples of taxa at different hierarchical levels.
7.
Why are living organisms classified?
8.
Define and understand the following terms: (iv) Order
9.
Define and understand the following terms: (ii) Class
10.
Define and understand the following terms: (iii) Family
11.
Given below is the scientific name of Mango. Identify the correctly written name. Mangifera Indica Mangifera indica
12.
What do we learn from identification of individuals and populations?
13.
Why are the classification systems changing every now and then?
14.
What different criteria would you choose to classify people that you meet often?
