Assertion :Diversity observed in the entire geographical area is called gamma diversity Reason: Biodiversity decreases from high altitude to low altitude

Statement I is correct, II is wrong

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Statement II is correct, I is wrong

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Both the statements I and II are correct

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Both the statements I and II are wrong

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Solution

The correct option is A Statement I is correct, II is wrong
Gamma diversity is a measure of the overall diversity for the different ecosystems within a region. Hunter (2002: 448) defines gamma diversity as "geographic-scale species diversity"
Biodiversity increases with a decrease in altitude
Hence the correct option is A.

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