Botany-Biodiversity Patterns

NEET Botany Biodiversity Patterns MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 12

Which of the following statements about biodiversity patterns is correct?

A

India is home to 8.1% of the global species diversity despite covering only 2.4% of the world's land area.

B

Plants constitute more than 70% of the total recorded species on Earth.

C

Insects account for less than 50% of all animal species recorded globally.

D

There are more recorded species of fungi than of any other taxonomic group combined.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

India has an impressive share of global species diversity at 8.1%, despite representing only 2.4% of the land area. This highlights India's status as a mega-diversity country. The other statements are incorrect based on the NCERT context.

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