Question

Q24. Consider the following statements about Megadiverse countries:

1. The megadiverse countries are a group of nations that contains more than 70% of the earth’s biodiversity.

2. These 17 nations are mostly located in the tropical or subtropical region.

Select the correct answer using the codes given:

• A. a) 1 only
• B. b) 2 only
• C. c) Both 1 and 2
• D. d) None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C

c) Both 1 and 2

The megadiverse countries are a group of nations that contains more than 70% of the earth’s bio-diversity, identified in 1998 by Conservation International (CI), to promote the awareness for biodiversity conservation among the world nations. According to CI, there are 17 of those nations, which are mostly located in the tropical or subtropical region.