NEET Biology question

Select the correct statement about biodiversity. **[AIPMT 2012]**

(A)The desert areas of Rajasthan and Gujarat have a very high level of desert animal species as well as numerous rare animals.
(B)Large scale planting of Bt cotton has no adverse effect on biodiversity.
(C)Western ghats have a very high degree of species richness and endemism.Correct
(D)Conservation of biodiversity is just a fad pursued by developed countries.

Answer: (C)

Solution

Western Ghats indeed shows a very high degree of species richness and endemism, consistent with its recognized hotspot status. Desert areas like Rajasthan/Gujarat do not have especially high species richness, large-scale Bt cotton planting does raise biodiversity

See the full step-by-step solution

Create a free account to read the complete working, and practise questions like this in a timed test.

Create a free account

Question ID VK-129661