Which of the following is the correct sequence of taxonomic hierarchy from lowest to highest? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is the correct sequence of taxonomic hierarchy from lowest to highest?
A. Species → Family → Genus → Order → Class → Phylum → Kingdom
B. Genus → Species → Family → Order → Class → Phylum → Kingdom
C. Species → Genus → Family → Order → Class → Phylum → Kingdom
D. Species → Genus → Order → Family → Class → Phylum → Kingdom
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The correct taxonomic hierarchy in ascending order is: Species (lowest) → Genus → Family → Order → Class → Phylum (or Division in plants) → Kingdom (highest). Some classifications add Domain above Kingdom. This system groups organisms based on shared characteristics. Binomial nomenclature uses Genus and Species. Option A correctly places Family before Order.

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