Question

What percentage of global species diversity is found in India?

Options

• 8.1%

• 2.4%

• 22%

• 70%

Answer 1

India accounts for approximately 8.1% of global species diversity, which is disproportionately high given that it covers only 2.4% of the Earth's land area. This remarkable species richness relative to land area is a defining characteristic of megadiversity countries.