Question

Choose the incorrect statement among the following.

• A. Thalamiflorae has 5 orders
• B. Engler and Prantl has proposed phylogenetic system of classification
• C. Flowering plants has 202 natural orders by Bentham & Hooker
• D. Earlier classification of plants were based on economic use only

Hint:

Bentham and Hooker's system is highly influential but is an artificial-natural system of classification.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understand the question type.
We must find the one statement that is incorrect about historical systems of plant classification.

Step 2: Check the Thalamiflorae claim.
In the Bentham and Hooker system, the series Thalamiflorae is indeed divided into several orders. This statement is acceptable, so it is not the wrong one.

Step 3: Check the Engler and Prantl claim.
Engler and Prantl did propose a phylogenetic system of classification, which tried to show evolutionary relationships. This statement is correct.

Step 4: Check the Bentham and Hooker number.
The statement gives a specific count of natural orders for flowering plants by Bentham and Hooker. This number does not match the standard accepted figures, so this statement is inaccurate.

Step 5: Check the earliest classifications.
The very first plant classifications were based on simple things like economic use, such as food or medicine. This statement is true.

Step 6: Pick the incorrect one.
Since three statements are correct and only the Bentham and Hooker number is faulty, the incorrect statement is the one about 202 natural orders.
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