Which of the following is the correct order of plant species from higher to lower order?

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  1. Order - Class - Phylum - Plant Kingdom 
  2. Class - Plant Kingdom - Phylum - Order
  3. Class - Phylum - Order - Plant Kingdom 
  4. Plant Kingdom - Phylum - Class - Order

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Option 4 : Plant Kingdom - Phylum - Class - Order
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The correct hierarchical classification of plant species from higher to lower order follows this sequence:

  • Plant Kingdom (Highest Level) – The broadest category, including all plants.
  • Phylum (Division in plants) – The major subdivision within the kingdom.
  • Class – A group within a phylum, consisting of related plant species.
  • Order – A further division within a class, grouping similar families.

Hierarchy in Taxonomy (Higher to Lower Order):

  • Kingdom → Phylum (Division) → Class → Order → Family → Genus → Species
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