Botany-(general)

NEET Botany (general) MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Which of the following statements about biodiversity and its patterns in ecosystems is correct?

A

Tropical environments are more stable than temperate ones, leading to higher species diversity.

B

Species richness decreases with increasing area explored in a region.

C

The majority of species on Earth are plants, comprising over 70% of recorded species.

D

Overexploitation of species has no significant impact on biodiversity in natural ecosystems.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Tropical environments are indeed less seasonal and more stable, promoting niche specialization and greater species diversity, as noted in the NCERT context. In contrast, species richness does not decrease with area, and plants do not comprise the majority of species.

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