- A Family name
- B Genus name
- C Species name
- D Kingdom name
Correct answer: C. Species name
Explanation: In binomial nomenclature, the second word (here, sapiens) is the species name, written in lowercase after the capitalised genus name, Homo.
Concept context
Biodiversity, taxonomy, binomial nomenclature, the taxonomic hierarchy, and taxonomic aids like herbaria and botanical gardens. The foundational first chapter of NCERT Biology.