NEW DELHI: In a major update for NEET UG 2025 aspirants, a set of 25 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) based on the foundational Botany chapter ‘The Living World’ has been released as part of an ongoing daily quiz initiative to help students revise key NCERT-based topics effectively.
This structured quiz is designed in line with the latest NEET exam pattern, offering Biology students a valuable opportunity to test and improve their conceptual understanding, accuracy, and time management.
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“Biology is a high-scoring section in NEET, and NCERT chapters like The Living World form the building blocks for other advanced topics. This quiz is designed to strengthen those fundamentals,” said an academic expert at Edufever.
1. The term “taxonomy” was coined by:
A) Carolus Linnaeus
B) A.P. de Candolle
C) Aristotle
D) Theophrastus
2. Which of the following is the correct sequence of taxonomic hierarchy?
A) Class → Order → Family → Genus → Species
B) Kingdom → Division → Class → Order → Family → Genus → Species
C) Species → Genus → Family → Order → Class
D) Kingdom → Class → Division → Family → Order → Genus → Species
3. The scientific name of the Mango is:
A) Mangifera indica
B) Mangifera Indica
C) Mangifera indica L.
D) Mangifera L.
4. Binomial nomenclature was given by:
A) Linnaeus
B) Darwin
C) Aristotle
D) Hooker
5. In binomial nomenclature, the first word represents:
A) Family
B) Species
C) Genus
D) Order
6. Which of the following is not a taxon?
A) Family
B) Order
C) Class
D) Herbarium
7. Which one of the following is NOT a part of taxonomic aids?
A) Monograph
B) Flora
C) Botanical garden
D) Classification
8. The largest taxonomic category is:
A) Phylum
B) Kingdom
C) Order
D) Class
9. A group of organisms with similar traits is known as:
A) Genus
B) Species
C) Order
D) Family
10. The biological name consists of:
A) One Latin word
B) Two Latin or Latinized words
C) Three Latin words
D) Four Latinized words
11. Botanical gardens are mainly used for:
A) Breeding animals
B) Medicinal research
C) Conserving plant species
D) Classifying microorganisms
12. ICZN stands for:
A) International Code of Zoological Nomenclature
B) Indian Council for Zoological Naming
C) International Council of Zoology and Nature
D) International Classification of Zoological Names
13. Manuals, monographs, and flora are:
A) Taxonomic keys
B) Taxonomic tools
C) Taxonomic hierarchies
D) Taxonomic classes
14. The term “species” refers to:
A) Group of similar genera
B) Group of similar families
C) Group of interbreeding organisms
D) Group of similar phyla
15. Which one of the following is a correctly written scientific name?
A) Mangifera Indica
B) mangifera indica
C) Mangifera indica
D) Mangifera indica L.
16. The basic unit of classification is:
A) Kingdom
B) Species
C) Genus
D) Phylum
17. Which taxonomic category includes organisms of related genera?
A) Species
B) Order
C) Class
D) Family
18. One of the most important taxonomic aids for identification of plants is:
A) Zoological Park
B) Botanical Garden
C) Taxonomic key
D) Herbarium
19. A genus may have:
A) Only one species
B) Two species only
C) One or more species
D) Only a few species
20. Which is not a character of scientific names?
A) Written in italics
B) First word capitalized
C) The third word shows habitat
D) Latinized
21. Which taxonomic tool gives comparative accounts of a genus or family?
A) Key
B) Flora
C) Monograph
D) Manual
22. The process of arranging organisms into groups is called:
A) Identification
B) Nomenclature
C) Classification
D) Taxonomy
23. Which of the following taxonomic aids stores dried specimens of plants?
A) Botanical garden
B) Herbarium
C) Monograph
D) Zoological Park
24. Which term refers to the science of classification?
A) Morphology
B) Physiology
C) Taxonomy
D) Anatomy
25. Who is known as the Father of Taxonomy?
A) Linnaeus
B) Theophrastus
C) Darwin
D) Whittaker
Answer Key: 1) B 2) B 3) C 4) A 5) C 6) D 7) D 8) B 9) B 10) B
11) C 12) A 13) B 14) C 15) D 16) B 17) D 18) C 19) C 20) C
21) C 22) C 23) B 24) C 25) A
NEET aspirants are encouraged to post their quiz scores in the comment section, where mentors will provide individualized suggestions for score improvement and topic mastery.
“This quiz is more than just practice — it’s a step toward building daily discipline, identifying strong and weak zones, and developing the confidence to tackle NEET head-on,” said a NEET counselor from RM Group of Education.
Part of an Ongoing Daily NEET Quiz Series
This quiz is part of a daily NEET UG 2025 preparation series rolled out by Edufever. Each day focuses on a specific chapter across Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, helping aspirants build topic-wise strength with consistent and high-quality questions.
Stay updated for upcoming quizzes on:
- Plant Kingdom
- Biological Classification
- Mole Concept
- Thermodynamics
- Laws of Motion …and more!
Final Word
For NEET UG 2025 aspirants, consistent practice is key, and mastering NCERT chapters like The Living World through regular MCQs is a proven path to success. This quiz offers a focused, exam-aligned tool to sharpen both recall and reasoning skills.
Start today. Practice daily. Crack NEET 2025 with confidence.
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