In a scientific name,what taxonomic category does the second word represent?

  • A
    Genus
  • B
    Species
  • C
    Class
  • D
    Order

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Which of the following statements is correct regarding nomenclature?

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Four statements are given below regarding the nomenclature of organisms. Which two statements are correct?
$(1)$ The first name denotes the species and the second denotes the genus.
$(2)$ $A$ species name used for one organism cannot be used for another organism.
$(3)$ Each word in a handwritten scientific name must be underlined.
$(4)$ It is mandatory to write the sub-species name after the species name for every organism.

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Species are considered as

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