Question

India is among $12$ megadiversity countries of world, due its percentage contribution in global species diversity, that is:-

• A. $1.8\%$
• B. $2.4\%$
• C. $8.1\%$
• D. $4.2\%$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

$8.1\%$

Megadiversity refers to the diversity in various life forms. India is one of the megadiverse countries where diversity of global species is found. There are 4 biodiversity hotspots (the area where large species diversity is present) in India, they are:

1. Himalaya
2. Indo-Burma
3. Sundaland
4. The Western Ghats and Sri Lanka

In India, the total area under biodiversity hotspot is about 2.4 % and its contribution to global species diversity is about 7 - 8.5 %.

So, the correct option is '8.1%'.