Per NCERT, as we go FROM SPECIES TO KINGDOM in the taxonomic hierarchy, the number of common characteristics among the members of the taxon does what?
ADECREASES (lower the taxa, more shared characters; higher the taxa, fewer shared)
BIncreases
CBecomes random
DStays the same
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. DECREASES (lower the taxa, more shared characters; higher the taxa, fewer shared)
Per NCERT §1.2.7, ascending the hierarchy = fewer shared characters; lower taxa share more.
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