NEET Botany Biodiversity Patterns MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about biodiversity patterns is correct?
The tropics have the highest species richness due to more evolutionary time and greater solar energy.
Species richness is evenly distributed across the globe, with no significant differences between regions.
India has fewer species of plants compared to insects, making it less diverse than other countries.
Species diversity in the tropics is primarily due to lower temperatures compared to polar regions.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The tropics show the highest species richness due to factors like more evolutionary time, a relatively constant environment, and higher solar energy, as stated in the NCERT context.
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