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Who is considered the father of taxonomy?
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Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Linnaeus
1. Taxonomy is the science of classifying and naming organisms.
2. Carolus Linnaeus introduced the binomial nomenclature system.
3. He is therefore called the father of taxonomy.
_Source: RRB Group D CEN-02/2018 PYQ, Q.54._
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