Question

Plant nomenclature means:

• A. To give names to plants without any rules.
• B. Nomenclature of plants under the international rules.
• C. Nomenclature of plants in local language.
• D. Nomenclature of plants in English language.

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

• When any new species of plant or animal are discovered they are given scientific names using the binomial system.
• The binomial system of nomenclature is the formal system by which all living species are classified (taxonomy).
• It allows all organisms to be named according to a globally recognised scheme.

So, the correct answer is option B.