Biodiversity Conservation And Wild Life Question 7

Question: Which one of the following statements does not represent biodiversity of a geographical region?

(i) Genetic diversity present is in the dominantspecies of the region. (ii) Species endemic to the region. (iii) Endangered species found in the region. (iv) The diversity in the organisms living in the region.

Options:

A) (i) and (ii)

B) (iii) and (iv)

C) (ii) only

D) (iv) only

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

[d] Biodiversity is the variety of living forms present in various ecosystems.

It includes variability among life forms from all sources including air, water and land.

It is the diversity of biological organisation ranging from cellular macromolecules to biomes.