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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