Question Details

Zoological name of man is

Options

A

Mangifera indica

B

Solanum tuberosum

C

Homo sapiens

D

Solanum melongena

Correct Answer :

Homo sapiens

Solution :

The correct option is Homo sapiens.

Let us understand the scientific (zoological or botanical) naming system and break down each of the given options:
Scientific names are based on the binomial nomenclature system developed by Carl Linnaeus. In this system, each organism is given a two-part name consisting of its Genus (capitalized) and species (lowercase).

1. Homo sapiens: This is the zoological (scientific) name for modern humans. "Homo" is the genus name representing humans, and "sapiens" is the species name which translates to "wise" or "knowing" in Latin.
2. Mangifera indica: This is the botanical name for the mango plant.
3. Solanum tuberosum: This is the botanical name for the potato plant.
4. Solanum melongena: This is the botanical name for the eggplant (brinjal).

Therefore, the zoological name of man is Homo sapiens.

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