Question

‘‘Evolution and classification of organisms are interlinked.’’ Give reasons to justify this statement.(All India - 2017)

Answer 1

Classification of organism is done in such a way that the organisms with similar characteristics get placed in close groups and sub-groups.

The organisms with different characteristics get placed in different groups and sub-groups based on their differences and the degree of differences.

Classifying organisms in groups helps to establish evolutionary relationships among organisms.

Answer 2

Answer:

Classification of organisms is done so that animals having similar characteristics are placed in sub groups and close groups.

And thus the classification of organisms gives rise to evolutionary relationships among organisms.