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Classification of Living Organisms — Revision Notes

NIOS · Class 10 · Science & Tech

Classification of Living Organisms revision notes for NIOS Class 10 Science & Tech: 4 topics in quick points. Includes Biodiversity and Its Levels.

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Key Topics to Revise

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1. Biodiversity and Its Levels

  • Earth is the only planet in our solar system of eight planets on which life exists.
  • Every organism begins life as a single cell.
  • Biodiversity means the enormous variety of organisms.
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2. Classification, Taxonomy, and Hierarchy

  • Classification is grouping organisms according to similarities and differences.
  • Classification is also termed systematics, and the science of classification is termed taxonomy.
  • Classification shows evolutionary relationships among organisms.
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3. Three Domains of Life

  • All organisms are classified into three major domains.
  • Archaebacteria are thermophilic or heat loving bacteria that live in high temperature vents.
  • Certain bacteria live in oceanic vents at temperatures as high as 80°C to 110°C.
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4. Five Kingdom Classification

  • Whittaker in 1969 suggested that bacteria should not be in plant kingdom and protozoa not in animal kingdom.
  • Whittaker gave the five kingdom classification.
  • The five kingdoms are Monera, Protoctista or Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia.

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Key Concepts

Biodiversity is the enormous varietyThree levels of biodiversity are recognisedA species is a groupClassification is the grouping of organismsThe classification hierarchy is Kingdom

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Classification of Living Organisms for NIOS Class 10 Science & Tech?
Key topics in Classification of Living Organisms include Biodiversity and Its Levels, Classification, Taxonomy, and Hierarchy, Three Domains of Life, Five Kingdom Classification. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the NIOS Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise Classification of Living Organisms for the NIOS Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 44 practice questions on Classification of Living Organisms. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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