Question

What is the expansion of ICBN?

(a) International Code for Botanical Nomenclature

(b) International Code for Biological Naming

(c) Indian Code for Biological Naming

(d) International Council for Biodiversity and Nature

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Answer 1

The correct option is (a) International Code for Botanical Nomenclature

The best I can explain: ICBN stands for International Code for Botanical Nomenclature. ICBN deals with the nomenclature of the plants. International Code for Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN) is responsible for the binomial; nomenclature of animals.