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

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

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Biodiversity is greater in a forest

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

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Both A and B

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Solution

The correct option is D Both A and B
Biodiversity refers to the different species of flora and fauna present in an area. It is a term coined to describe the immense variety and richness of life on this planet. The word was coined in 1985 and during the 1990s has become very widely used in the scientific circles. So, the correct answer is option D.

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