Question:

The technical presentation of Mango should be as follows: 
I. Abbreviated form of author name after the specific epithet 
II. Both the words should be printed in italics 
III. The first word must represent genus 
IV. Name should not be underlined when handwritten

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Scientific names should always follow standardized nomenclature rules for proper identification.
Updated On: Mar 15, 2025
  • II, III, IV
  • I, II
  • I, II, III
  • I, III, IV
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Understanding the rules of technical presentation 
Scientific naming follows strict conventions: 
- The author's name should be abbreviated after the specific epithet. 
- Both the genus and species names should be printed in italics. 
- The first word must denote the genus. 
- Underlining is not necessary when handwriting the name. 
Step 2: Evaluating the options
Option (1): Includes II, III, and IV. However, IV is incorrect. 
Option (2): Includes I and II, but misses III, which is correct. 
Option (3): Includes I, II, and III, which are all correct. 
Option (4): Includes I, III, and IV, but IV is incorrect. 
Step 3: Conclusion The correct answer is: \[ I, II, III \]

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