Question

Match the following:

Biodiversity type	Example
1. Genetic biodiversity	A. More than 20000 different species of ants existing on earth
2. Species biodiversity	B. Presence of deserts, alpine meadows, rain forests, mangroves, etc. in India
3. Ecological biodiversity	C. 1000 different varieties of mangoes found in India

• A. 1 - B, 2 - C, 3 - A
• B. 1 - A, 2 - B, 3 - C
• C. 1 - A, 2 -C, 3 - B
• D. 1 - C, 2 - A, 3 - B

Answer 1

The correct option is D 1 - C, 2 - A, 3 - B

Genetic diversity refers to the variations observed at the genetic level, i.e. in the genetic composition of organisms belonging to the same species. Mangoes belong to the species Mangifera indica. 1000 different varieties of mangoes found in India is due to differences in the genetic composition between each variety and is an example of genetic diversity.

Species diversity refers to the variety in the types of species present in a particular region. Ants are highly social animals belonging to Class Insecta, Order Hymenoptera and Family Formicidae. According to estimates made by biologists, more than 20000 different species of ants exist on this planet. This represents the high level of diversity shown by ants at the species level.

Ecological diversity is the variety in the types of ecosystems that exist on this planet. For example - India is highly ecologically diverse due to the presence of a variety of different biomes such as alpine meadows, deserts, rain forests, mangroves, etc., which provide unique ecosystems for the survival of the inhabitant organisms.

Biodiversity type	Example
1. Genetic biodiversity	C. 1000 different varieties of mangoes found in India
2. Species biodiversity	A. More than 20000 different species of ants existing on earth
3. Ecological biodiversity	B. Presence of deserts, alpine meadows, rain forests, mangroves, etc. in India