Question

With reference to biodiversity, which of the following statements is/are correct ?
1. Species richness and high degree of endemism are important criteria for identifying biodiversity hot spots.
2. Species diversity is highest in the tropics and decreases towards the poles.
3. Biodiversity conservation may be in situ as well as ex situ.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 and 3 only
• C. 1, 2 and 3
• D. 1 and 3 only

Answer 1

The correct option is C 1, 2 and 3

1. Hot spots are regions that contains species that are endemic to the region and usually under the threat of extinction..
2. Species diversity is maximum in the tropical region between the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricon due to warm and humid conditions.
3. In situ and ex situ methods are 2 approaches for conserving biodiversity.

Hence the correct option is C.