Which is the correct sequence of levels of hierarchy of classification of organisms

• GB Living Organisms

Which one of the following is the correct sequence of levels of hierarchy of classification of organisms from higher to lower?

1. Phylum – Class – Order – Family – Genus
2. Phylum – Class – Family – Order – Genus
3. Family – Order – Class – Species – Genus
4. Class – Family – Order – Species – Genus

Answer

Grouping of organism according to similarities and differences is termed classification. When an organism is classified into various categories, a hierarchy is maintained.

Accordingly, an organism belongs to Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus and Species in hierarchical order.

The correct option is A.