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The basic, lowest taxonomic category is:

  • A Genus
  • B Family
  • C Species
  • D Order

Correct answer: C. Species

Explanation: Species is the basic taxonomic unit: a group of individuals similar enough to interbreed and produce fertile offspring.

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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