Question

What was the basis of early classification

Answer 1

In India,classification had been the basis of studies in medicine. Charaka and Susruta had classified on the basis of medical importance

Answer 2

Answer:

Classification or taxonomy is a grouping of living things based on similarities and dissimilarities:

• Aristotle, classified into two broader groups of plants and animals.
• Linnaeus classified different species of animals into a two-part or binomial classification system based on traits like body parts, size, shape, nutrition modes.
• Linnaeus divided plants and animals into kingdoms and further into class, order, genus, species, variety.
• Darwin’s Evolution Theory emphasized common ancestry of modern species from early species.
• Indian scientists like Sushruta and Charaka classified based on medical properties and Prashar based on flower structure.