Question

Which one of the following statements is INCORRECT with respect to their habitat?

Options

• Mango trees cannot grow naturally in Germany.

• Snow leopards are not found in Kerala.

• Many species of small plants growing on forest floor perform photosynthesis.

• Archaebacteria cannot grow in hot springs.

Answer 1

Archaebacteria cannot grow in hot springs.

Explanation:

Archaebacteria are known as extremophiles, specifically thermoacidophiles, which are uniquely adapted to thrive in extreme environments like volcanic hot springs. Therefore, the statement claiming they cannot grow in such habitats is factually incorrect.