Question

Given below are a few statements related to biodiversity. Pick those that correctly describe the concept of biodiversity

1. Biodiversity refers to the different species of flora and fauna present in an area
2. Biodiversity refers to only the flora of a given area
3. Biodiversity is greater in a forest
4. Biodiversity refers to the total number of individuals of a particular species living in an area

Options

• (i) and (ii)

• (ii) and (iv)

• (i) and (iii)

• (ii) and (iii)

Answer 1

(i) and (iii)

Explanation -

Biodiversity refers to the different species of flora and fauna present in an area and is greater in a forest because forest is a biodiversity hotspot. So, statements (i) and (iii) are correct.