Question

India has only 2.4% of the world's land area but its share of the global species diversity is:

• A. 8.1%
• B. 12.9%
• C. 7.3%
• D. 5.1%

Hint:

India is rich in biodiversity — 8.1% of global species are found here despite having only 2.4% of global land area.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Despite its relatively small land area, India is one of the 12 mega biodiversity countries of the world, housing about 8.1% of the world's species diversity.