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(C) Classification is the process by which anything is grouped into convenient categories based on some easily observable characters. Option $A$ is co

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It is based on observable characteristics that can be summed up.

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(C) Classification is the process by which anything is grouped into convenient categories based on some easily observable characters. Option $A$ is consistent as classification involves grouping organisms into taxa. Option $B$ is consistent as the primary purpose of classification is to provide a convenient system for identification. Option $D$ is consistent as nomenclature follows specific rules (like binomial nomenclature). Option $C$ is inconsistent because classification is not based on a simple 'sum' of observable characters,but rather on the analysis of specific,significant,and evolutionary relationships among organisms. Therefore,the statement that it is based on 'some summed up observable characters' is scientifically inaccurate in the context of modern taxonomy.

Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$(A)$ Family	$(i)$ Diptera
$(B)$ Order	$(ii)$ Arthropoda
$(C)$ Class	$(iii)$ Muscidae
$(D)$ Phylum	$(iv)$ Insecta

Which of the following statements is inconsistent with classification?

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Match column $I$ with column $II$ for housefly classification and select the correct option using the codes given below.

Column-$I$ Column-$II$

$(A)$ Family $(i)$ Diptera

$(B)$ Order $(ii)$ Arthropoda

$(C)$ Class $(iii)$ Muscidae

$(D)$ Phylum $(iv)$ Insecta

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