Skip to main content
Super TutorResources
Chapter 19 of 32
QuestionsNotesFlashcardsSummaryFormulasQuizConceptsSyllabusPlan
Syllabus

Classification of Living Organisms

NIOS · Class 10 · Science & Tech

Complete topic list for Classification of Living Organisms in NIOS Class 10 Science & Tech. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

44 questions32 flashcards5 concepts

Interactive on Super Tutor

Studying Classification of Living Organisms? Get the full interactive chapter.

Quizzes, flashcards, AI doubt-solver and a step-by-step study plan — built for syllabus and more.

Try Super Tutor — Free

1,000+ Class 10 students started this chapter today

An illustration showing the three levels of biodiversity: Ecological/Ecosystem diversity (e.g., forest, desert, aquatic), Species diversity (e.g., different species within a forest), and Genetic diver
Super Tutor

Super Tutor has 11+ illustrations like this for Classification of Living Organisms alone — flashcards, concept maps, and step-by-step visuals.

See them all
4 Topics · NIOS Class 10 Science & Tech

Topics in Classification of Living Organisms

1

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.
2

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.
3

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.
4

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.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Classification of living organisms based on biodiversity, domains, kingdoms, hierarchy, and scientific naming

BiodiversitySpecies and gene poolClassificationThree domains of lifeFive kingdom classificationKingdom MoneraKingdom Protoctista or ProtistaKingdom Fungi

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 Classification Overview, Classification of Living Organisms - Chapter Overview, Biodiversity Concept Overview. These are the concepts NIOS Class 10 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
How to score full marks in Classification of Living Organisms — NIOS Class 10 Science & Tech?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 44 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

Sources & Official References

Content is aligned to the official syllabus. Refer to the board website for the latest curriculum.

More resources for Classification of Living Organisms

All 32 chapters — NIOS Class 10 Science & Tech Syllabus

For serious students

Get the full Classification of Living Organisms chapter — for free.

Quizzes, flashcards, AI doubt-solver and a step-by-step study plan for NIOS Class 10 Science & Tech.

Try Super Tutor Free
Try the full chapter — Free