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Select the group which shares maximum number of common characters 
(a) two individuals of a species 
(b) two species of a genus 
(c) two genera of a family 
(d) two genera of two families 

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Answer: (a)

Solution:
Taxonomic Hierarchy:

  • Kingdom
  • Phylum
  • Class
  • Order
  • Family
  • Genus
  • Species

Common characters increase as we move from higher taxonomic rank to lower one. As per the order mentioned above, among species, genus, family; species is the lowest taxonomic rank.

Hence, two individuals of the same species will share maximum number of common characters.

Therefore, option (a) is correct.

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