Per NCERT, when scientists first introduced the TWO-KINGDOM system in the 18th century, what were the two kingdoms?
AVertebrata and Invertebrata
BPlantae (non-moving + autotrophic) and Animalia (moving + heterotrophic)
CFungi and Bacteria
DMonera and Protista
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Plantae (non-moving + autotrophic) and Animalia (moving + heterotrophic)
Per NCERT §12.5, the 2-kingdom system was Plantae + Animalia. The other options are later additions or sub-categories.
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