The taxonomic unit 'phylum' in the classification of animals is equivalent to which hierarchical level in the classification of plants?

The basic unit of classification / taxonomy is

Four statements are given below regarding species. Which two statements are correct?
$(1)$ Maximum similarity in maximum number of characters.
$(2)$ First letter in capital letter.
$(3)$ Latin word written after the scientific name.
$(4)$ Repetition of the species name is not possible.

What is the meaning of 'taxon' in the classification of animals?

Moving from species towards kingdom,the variation is ......... and the number of species ......... .

Which of the following options shows an increase in the degree of dissimilarity between organisms as we move from one taxonomic category to another?