Botany-(general)

NEET Botany (general) MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 12

If India's share of the global species diversity is 8.1% and it has recorded nearly 45,000 species of plants, what is the estimated total number of plant species worldwide based on this data?

A

555,556

B

370,370

C

900,000

D

650,000

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

India's recorded plant species make up 8.1% of the global plant species diversity. Therefore, the total number of plant species worldwide is approximately 45,000 / 0.081 = 555,556.

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