Q. Which of the following is correctly sequenced?
A) Phylum, class, order, family
B) Phylum, order, class, genus
C) Phylum, class, family, order
D) Phylum, order, family, class
Explanation
The system by which various taxonomic categories are arranged in a proper descending order is called taxonomic or systematic hierarchy. The correct sequence of categories in systematic hierarchy is- Kingdom, sub-kingdom, division or phylum, class, sub-class, series, order, family, genus, species.
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.