Botany-Biodiversity Patterns
NEET Botany Biodiversity Patterns MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 12
If the global estimate suggests that only 22% of species have been recorded so far, and India has recorded 45,000 plant species, what is the approximate total number of plant species in India?
A
100,000
B
75,000
C
200,000
D
150,000
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
According to the NCERT context, if 45,000 plant species represent 22% of the total, then the total number of plant species is approximately 45,000 / 0.22 = 100,000.
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