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Question
Mention the kind of biodiversity of more than a thousand varieties of mangoes in India represent. How is it possible?
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Solution
Genetic diversity is represented by a large variety of mangoes found in India. The reason for this genetic diversity is the use of horticulture techniques (grafting, breeding, etc.) by humans.
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