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A 'Manual', as a taxonomic aid, is most useful for:

  • A Listing the chemical composition of various plant tissues in most reference accounts
  • B Recording weather patterns that affect plant growth under normal conditions
  • C Identifying and classifying species found within a particular region
  • D Storing mainly preserved animal specimens for public display as frequently documented

Correct answer: C. Identifying and classifying species found within a particular region

Explanation: A manual gives useful information for identifying names of species found in a particular area, helping in their classification and study.

Concept context

Biodiversity, taxonomy, binomial nomenclature, the taxonomic hierarchy, and taxonomic aids like herbaria and botanical gardens. The foundational first chapter of NCERT Biology.

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