What is a group of species that share a common ancestor called?

  • A
    Genus
  • B
    Subspecies
  • C
    Series
  • D
    Order

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Statement $S$: The family $Columbidae$ includes pigeons and doves,which consist of various genera and species.
Reason $R$: $A$ family is a category formed by a group of closely related genera.
$(a)$ Both $S$ and $R$ are true,and $R$ is the correct explanation of $S$.
$(b)$ Both $S$ and $R$ are true,but $R$ is not the correct explanation of $S$.
$(c)$ $S$ is true and $R$ is false.
$(d)$ $S$ is false and $R$ is true.
$(e)$ Both $S$ and $R$ are false.

Match the taxonomic categories given in column $I$ with their feature given in column $II$.
Column $I$Column $II$
$A$. Taxon$I$. Basic unit of classification
$B$. Species$II$. $A$ taxonomic group of any rank
$C$. Phylum$III$. Division is the same category in case of plants.
$D$. Genus$IV$. Category identified based on the aggregates of characters
$E$. Order$V$. Group of related species

Which of the following shows the correct example of the taxonomic category - Genus?

Species are considered as

In plant classification,the order generally ends with . . . . . . .

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