Biology·Prelims Questions
Rules of Nomenclature — Prelims Questions
NEET UG
Version 1Updated 21 Mar 2026
Q1easy
Which of the following statements about the rules of binomial nomenclature is INCORRECT?
Q2medium
Which of the following scientific names is written correctly according to the rules of binomial nomenclature?
Q3medium
Which international code of nomenclature permits the use of tautonyms (e.g., \textit{Gorilla gorilla})?
Q4easy
According to the Principle of Priority, if a species is described by two different names at different times, which name is considered valid?
Q5medium
Which of the following is NOT a general rule for writing scientific names?
Q6hard
The starting date for the application of the International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants (ICN) for most plant groups is: