Question

Which of the following term is used to refer the number of varieties of plants and animals on earth ?

• A. Taxonomy
• B. Identification
• C. Biodiversity
• D. Classification

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Biodiversity

• The term biodiversity is used for the variety and variability among all forms of living organisms like plants, animals, and microorganisms present in a given region under natural conditions.

• Biodiversity can be defined as the totality of genes, species and ecosystem of a region. India is very rich in biodiversity.