Question

Based on Robert May's estimate that 22% of total species have been recorded globally, how many plant species may India have yet to discover and describe?

Options

• Over 100,000

• Approximately 90,000

• Nearly 45,000

• Less than 50,000

Answer 1

If only 22% of total species have been recorded globally, and India has recorded nearly 45,000 plant species, then applying this proportion suggests India may have over 100,000 plant species yet to be discovered and described. This is calculated by considering that 45,000 represents approximately 22% of India's total plant diversity.