NEET Botany Biodiversity Patterns MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about biodiversity patterns and their significance is correct?
Tropical regions exhibit the greatest levels of species richness due to higher solar energy and stable climate conditions.
The species diversity of plants is significantly higher than that of animals in all ecosystems.
Overexploitation and habitat loss are the primary causes of species extinction in tropical regions only.
India's biodiversity is significant because it has a higher percentage of plant species than animal species.
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Detailed Explanation
Tropical regions are known for their rich biodiversity primarily due to factors like higher solar energy and stable climatic conditions, which contribute to greater species richness. The other statements are inaccurate as they misrepresent the relationships between species diversity and extinction causes.
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