Botany-(general)
NEET Botany (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 12
If we apply the proportion of species recorded globally to the biodiversity figures of India, how many total species (plants and animals combined) are estimated to be yet discovered in India?
A
400,000
B
500,000
C
600,000
D
700,000
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
According to the NCERT context, 22% of species have been recorded globally. Therefore, 78% are yet to be discovered. Applying this proportion to India’s estimated 1,00,000 plant species and 3,00,000 animal species, there would be 4,00,000 x 0.78 = 3,12,000 undiscovered plants and animals combined, totaling approximately 600,000.
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