Botany-Biodiversity Patterns
NEET Botany Biodiversity Patterns MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Medium-Class 12
Consider a diagram depicting the distribution of species richness from the tropics to the poles. Which of the following correctly describes the general trend in species diversity shown in the diagram?
A
Species diversity decreases from the tropics towards the poles.
B
Species diversity increases from the tropics towards the poles.
C
Species diversity remains constant from the tropics to the poles.
D
Species diversity is highest at the poles.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The NCERT context states that species diversity is generally highest in the tropics and decreases towards the poles.
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