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Jammu & Kashmir Board · Class 11 · Biology

What Biological Classification covers in Jammu & Kashmir Board Class 11 Biology: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · Jammu & Kashmir Board Class 11 Biology · 2026-27

Topics in Biological Classification

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1. Historical Basis of Classification

  • Aristotle was the earliest scientist to attempt a scientific basis for classification.
  • He classified plants into trees, shrubs and herbs.
  • He classified animals into red-blooded and non-red-blooded groups.
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2. Kingdom Monera

  • Bacteria are the sole members of Kingdom Monera.
  • Bacteria are the most abundant microorganisms and occur almost everywhere.
  • Bacteria show the most extensive metabolic diversity among many organisms.
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3. Kingdom Protista

  • All single-celled eukaryotes are placed under Protista.
  • The boundaries of Protista are not well defined.
  • Protista includes Chrysophytes, Dinoflagellates, Euglenoids, Slime moulds and Protozoans.
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4. Kingdom Fungi

  • Fungi are a unique kingdom of heterotrophic organisms.
  • With the exception of yeasts, fungi are filamentous.
  • The body of a fungus consists of hyphae, and the network of hyphae is called mycelium.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Biological Classification

Historical basisKingdom MoneraKingdom ProtistaKingdom FungiKingdom PlantaeKingdom AnimaliaViruses, viroids, prions and lichens

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What are the important topics in Biological Classification for Jammu & Kashmir Board Class 11 Biology?
Key topics in Biological Classification include Historical Basis of Classification, Kingdom Monera, Kingdom Protista, Kingdom Fungi. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
How should I revise Biological Classification for Class 11 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 157 practice questions on Biological Classification. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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