Question

Choose the correct statement

• A. Out of the current species discovered, plants are more abundant than animals
• B. Robert May estimates the global species diversity to be about 17 million
• C. Western Ghats (India) have a greater amphibian diversity than Eastern Ghats.
• D. India has more than 50,000 genetically different strains of Mango

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Western Ghats (India) have a greater amphibian diversity than Eastern Ghats.

Amphibian diversity includes the total species richness, major taxonomic Orders (Anura, Caudata, Gymnophiona), threatened species, and small-ranged species.

According to the data of currently available species, more than 70% of all species are animals. Fungi and plants together constitute only 22%. So the first statement is wrong.

Robert May estimates the global species diversity to be about 7 million and not 17 million.

India has maximum diversity of mango and wheat. But the number definitely does not reach 50,000.