Question

Given below are a few statements related to biodiversity. Pick those that correctly describes the concept of biodiversity.

i. Biodiversity refers to the different species of flora and fauna present in an area

ii. Biodiversity refers to only the flora of a given area

iii. Biodiversity is greater in a forest

iv. Biodiversity refers to the total number of individuals of a particular species living in an area

Choose the correct option from the following.

विकल्प

• (i) and (ii)

• (ii) and (iv)

• (i) and (iii)

• (ii) and (iii)

Answer 1

(i) and (iii)

Explanation:

The term biodiversity refers to the variety of life forms on Earth. Forests are rich in biodiversity as a number of forms of life are found in forests, including trees, plants, animals, fungi, and micro-organisms, and their roles in nature.