NDA 2016 Biology question
With reference to biodiversity, which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. Species richness and high degree of endemism are important criteria for identifying biodiversity hot spots. 2. Species diversity is highest in the tropics and decreases down the poles. 3. Biodiversity conservation may be in situ as well as ex situ. Select the correct answer using the code given below :
Answer: (C)
Solution
Statement 1 is correct: hot spots are identified by very high species richness and a high degree of endemism (together with habitat loss). Statement 2 is correct: species diversity is greatest in the tropics
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