Question

Ecosystem diversity encompasses variety of habitats, ecological processes, and biotic communities. Which of the following best represents ecosystem diversity in India?

Options

• India's deserts, rainforests, mangroves, coral reefs, wetlands, and alpine meadows

• The abundance of medicinal plants in the Western Ghats

• The different amphibian species found in tropical rainforests

• The genetic variation within rice cultivars across different states

Answer 1

Ecosystem diversity refers to the variety of different habitats, ecological processes, and biotic communities. India's deserts, rainforests, mangroves, coral reefs, wetlands, and alpine meadows represent distinct ecosystems with different environmental conditions and ecological characteristics.