Which one of the following represents the correct hierarchical sequenc

Which one of the following represents the correct hierarchical sequence of taxonomic categories in ascending order?

Species $ ightarrow$ Genus $ ightarrow$ Order $ ightarrow$ Family $ ightarrow$ Class

Genus $ ightarrow$ Species $ ightarrow$ Order $ ightarrow$ Family $ ightarrow$ Class

Species $ ightarrow$ Genus $ ightarrow$ Family $ ightarrow$ Order $ ightarrow$ Class

Species $ ightarrow$ Genus $ ightarrow$ Order $ ightarrow$ Family $ ightarrow$ Class

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UPSC Geoscientist – 2020

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Option C represents the correct hierarchical sequence of taxonomic categories in ascending order.

The standard taxonomic hierarchy, from the lowest rank to the highest, is: Species $\rightarrow$ Genus $\rightarrow$ Family $\rightarrow$ Order $\rightarrow$ Class $\rightarrow$ Phylum $\rightarrow$ Kingdom $\rightarrow$ Domain. Ascending order means moving from lower to higher ranks.

Each rank in the hierarchy is a taxon. A species is a group of organisms that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring. Similar species are grouped into a genus. Similar genera are grouped into a family, and so on. This hierarchical system helps in classifying and organizing the diversity of life. Option C correctly places Family before Order, and Order before Class. Options A and D incorrectly place Order before Family. Option B starts with Genus, which is not the lowest rank listed.

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