Famous Personality GK MCQ Questions on ‘Carl Linnaeus’. Here we have given total 20 Quiz, very important for students.
1.) Carl Linnaeus is best known for his contributions to which scientific field?
A.) Physics
B.) Chemistry
C.) Biology
D.) Astronomy
Answer: C.) Biology
2.) What is the birthplace of Carl Linnaeus?
A.) London, England
B.) Uppsala, Sweden
C.) Paris, France
D.) Berlin, Germany
Answer: B.) Uppsala, Sweden
3.) Linnaeus is often referred to as the “Father of”:
A.) Zoology
B.) Botany
C.) Geology
D.) Ecology
Answer: D.) Ecology
4.) Carl Linnaeus introduced the system of:
A.) Taxidermy
B.) Tax Credits
C.) Taxonomy
D.) Tax Evasion
Answer: C.) Taxonomy
5.) Linnaeus’s binomial nomenclature system is used for:
A.) Naming celestial bodies
B.) Naming chemical compounds
C.) Naming living organisms
D.) Naming geological formations
Answer: C.) Naming living organisms
6.) The book written by Linnaeus, “Systema Naturae,” laid the foundation for:
A.) Modern medicine
B.) Biological classification
C.) Quantum physics
D.) Organic chemistry
Answer: B.) Biological classification
7.) Linnaeus classified living organisms based on their:
A.) Physical size
B.) Genetic code
C.) Morphological characteristics
D.) Metabolic rate
Answer: C.) Morphological characteristics
8.) The two-part scientific name given to each species by Linnaeus consists of the:
A.) Genus and species
B.) Kingdom and phylum
C.) Family and order
D.) Class and subclass
Answer: A.) Genus and species
9.) Linnaeus was a professor at which university in Sweden?
A.) Lund University
B.) Stockholm University
C.) Uppsala University
D.) Gothenburg University
Answer: C.) Uppsala University
10.) Linnaeus’s classification system is based on similarities in:
A.) Genetic material
B.) Evolutionary history
C.) External features
D.) Behavior
Answer: 10.) Linnaeus’s classification system is based on similarities in:
11.) Linnaeus divided the plant kingdom into classes based on the number of:
A.) Leaves
B.) Flowers
C.) Seeds
D.) Petals
Answer: C.) Seeds
12.) The term “Homo sapiens” refers to:
A.) Plants
B.) Animals
C.) Humans
D.) Insects
Answer: C.) Humans
13.) Linnaeus’s work greatly influenced the development of:
A.) Chemistry
B.) Physics
C.) Genetics
D.) Medicine
Answer: C.) Genetics
14.) Linnaeus also made significant contributions to the study of:
A.) Geology
B.) Paleontology
C.) Anthropology
D.) Meteorology
Answer: B.) Paleontology
15.) Linnaeus’s naming system is hierarchical, with the highest level being the:
A.) Genus
B.) Species
C.) Order
D.) Kingdom
Answer: D.) Kingdom
16.) Linnaeus’s system of classification was an important step towards the:
A.) Theory of relativity
B.) Theory of evolution
C.) Germ theory of disease
D.) Quantum theory
Answer: B.) Theory of evolution
17.) Linnaeus was ennobled by the Swedish king and granted the name:
A.) Carl Kepler
B.) Carl Linnaeus II
C.) Carl von Linen
D.) Carl Darwin
Answer: C.) Carl von Linen
18.) Linnaeus was the first to use the term “mammal” to describe:
A.) Birds
B.) Reptiles
C.) Amphibians
D.) Animals that nurse their young with milk
Answer: D.) Animals that nurse their young with milk
19.) Linnaeus’s work helped standardize the naming of species, preventing confusion caused by:
A.) Common names
B.) Folk names
C.) Local names
D.) Vernacular names
Answer: A.) Common names
20.) Linnaeus was particularly interested in the classification of:
A.) Birds
B.) Insects
C.) Mammals
D.) Fish
Answer: B.) Insects