Question

Nomenclature is governed by certain universal rules. Which one of the following is contrary to the rules of nomenclature?

(a) The names are written in Latin and are italicised.

(b) When written by hand the names are to be underlined.

(c) Biological names can be written in any language.

(d) The first word in a biological name represents the genus name and the second is a specific epithet.

Answer 1

Ans: (c) Biological names can be written in any language.

Sol: Biological names are derived either from Latin language or are latinised. This is because Latin language is a dead language and therefore it will not change in form or spellings with the passage of time.