Question

The usage of binomial names for plant species was accepted by all after the publication of the work by:
A) Hooker
B) Linnaeus
C) Bentham
D) Darwin

Answer 1

Hint: The nomenclature of plant species was a very crucial need. Many scientists and philosophers had tried to classify the plants into different categories either on the basis of morphological characters or on the basis of reproductive characters. These include Linnaeus, Bentham & Hooker, Aristotle and many other renowned names.

Complete answer: Binomial system:
Given by Carolus Linnaeus Carolus Linnaeus :- Linnaeus used this nomenclature system for the first time on a large scale and proposed scientific name of many plants and animals.
Linnaeus is the founder of the binomial system. Linnaeus proposed the scientific name of plants in his book "Species plantarum". It was published on 1 May 1753. So, this was the initiation of a binomial system for plants. So any name proposed (for plants) before this date is not accepted today. Linnaeus proposed the scientific name of animals in his book "Systema naturae" (10th edition). This 10th edition of Systema naturae was published on 1 August 1758. So, initiation of a binomial system for animals is believed to be started on 1 Aug, 1758.

So, the correct option is (B) Linnaeus.

Additional Information: Artificial classification: In this type of classification plants are classified on the basis of one or two morphological characters. i.e. overall morphology is not considered. for e.g. - Classification proposed by Linnaeus is Artificial.

Note: Linnaeus classified the plant kingdom on the basis of stamen (mainly) into 24 classes. Note : (1) In the book "Genera Plantarum" Linnaeus classified the plant kingdom into 24 classes on the basis of stamen so classification of Linnaeus is also called sexual classification.