Botany-Biodiversity Patterns
NEET Botany Biodiversity Patterns Match the Following Question
Type: Match the Following-match the column-Easy-Class 12
Match Column-I with Column-II.
| Column-I | Column-II |
|---|---|
| (a) Species richness in tropics | (i) Higher genetic diversity in plants |
| (b) Insect diversity | (ii) Over 70 percent of animal species |
| (c) Human impact on extinction | (iii) Greater amphibian species diversity in Western Ghats |
| (d) Fungi species diversity | (iv) More species than vertebrates combined |
A
a-i, b-ii, c-iii, d-iv
B
a-ii, b-i, c-iv, d-iii
C
a-iii, b-iv, c-i, d-ii
D
a-iv, b-iii, c-ii, d-i
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Species richness is highest in the tropics due to evolutionary time and environmental stability. Insects make up over 70 percent of animal species, while fungi have more species than all vertebrates combined, demonstrating their significant diversity.
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