- A Charles Darwin
- B Carolus Linnaeus
- C R.H. Whittaker
- D Robert Hooke
Correct answer: B. Carolus Linnaeus
Explanation: Carolus Linnaeus introduced binomial nomenclature, giving every species a two-part Latinised name (Genus + species).
Concept context
Biodiversity, taxonomy, binomial nomenclature, the taxonomic hierarchy, and taxonomic aids like herbaria and botanical gardens. The foundational first chapter of NCERT Biology.