NEET Botany Biodiversity Patterns MCQ Question
If only 22% of global species have been recorded so far, and India is estimated to have 45,000 documented plant species, what is the approximate total number of plant species hypothesized to exist in India?
2,04,545
3,00,000
1,00,000
5,00,000
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The NCERT context states that only 22% of species have been recorded. Therefore, if 45,000 plant species represent 22%, the estimated total is (45,000 / 22) * 100 = 2,04,545.
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