Question

Study the pie chart given below, representing the global biodiversity and proportionate number of species of major taxa.

Answer the following questions:

1. Identify ‘X’ and ‘Y’ in the given pie chart.
2. Which one of the two ‘X’ or ‘Y’, is the most species-rich taxonomic group and by what percentage?
3. Name the level of Biodiversity represented by the following:
   1. Estuaries and alpine meadows in India
   2. The medicinal plant Rauwolfia vomitoria.

Answer 1

1. In the given pie chart, ‘X’ represents Insects. ‘Y’ represents Molluscs.
2. Insects (X) are the most diverse taxonomic category, making up almost 70% of the total [no percentage provided in the pie chart].
3.  
   1. Estuaries and alpine meadows in India represent ecological diversity.
   2. The medicinal plant Rauwolfia vomitoria represents genetic diversity.