NEET Botany Biodiversity Patterns MCQ Question with Solution

What percentage of the world's species diversity is represented by India, despite covering only 2.4% of the total land area?

A

8.1%

B

12.5%

C

5.6%

D

10.3%

Option A

India accounts for 8.1% of global species diversity, making it one of the 12 mega diversity countries in the world, despite its small land area.

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