Consider the following statements.
1. Biodiversity is normally greater in the lower latitudes as compared to the higher latitudes.
2. Along the mountain gradients, biodiversity is normally greater in the lower altitudes as compared to the higher altitudes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Only 1

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Only 2

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Both 1 and 2

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Neither 1 nor 2

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Solution

The correct option is C Both 1 and 2
Biodiversity is greater in tropical regions due to warm and humid climate. It also decreases with altitude due to unfavorable conditions.
Hence the correct option is C.

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The correct option is C Both 1 and 2Biodiversity is greater in tropical regions due to warm and humid climate. It also decreases with altitude due to unfavorable conditions.Hence the correct option is C.

The correct option is C Both 1 and 2
Biodiversity is greater in tropical regions due to warm and humid climate. It also decreases with altitude due to unfavorable conditions.
Hence the correct option is C.