Question

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

• A. (ii) and (iii)​
• B. (ii) and (iv)​
• C. (i) and (iii)​
• D. (i) and (ii) ​

Answer 1

The correct option is C (i) and (iii)​

Correct option: (c) (i) and (iii) ​

Biodiversity are flora and fauna in a particular area or an ecosystem.
It has a greater area than forests, and is also rich in plant and animal varieties. ​

Biodiversity does not refer to a number of individual species in an area.​

There are three levels of biodiversity such as genetics, species, and ecosystem. ​

It provides a balanced ecosystem by supplying sufficient oxygen and carbon dioxide for breathing, and other important raw materials for living.