Question

The main criteria used for Five Kingdom Classification proposed by R.H. Whittaker (1969) included :
A. Cell structure
B. Body organization
C. Presence of flagellum
D. Reproduction
E. Phylogenetic relationships Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

• A. A, B, C, D and E
• B. A, B, D and E only
• C. B, C and D only
• D. A, B and E only

Hint:

To remember the 5 criteria: Cell, Body, Nutrition, Reproduction, Phylogeny. (Clever Boys Never Read Poetry).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1 : Understanding the Question
Identify Whittaker's classification criteria.
Step 2 : Key Formulas and approach
Whittaker's system used five broad macro-level traits.
Step 3 : Detailed Explanation

Primary Criteria: (A) Cell structure, (B) Body organization, (D) Reproduction, and (E) Phylogeny were all used.

Omission: (C) Presence of flagellum was not a primary kingdom-level criterion.

Step 4 : Final Answer
The answer is A, B, D, and E (Option C).