Botany · Biodiversity and Conservation

NEET (UG) 2024 — Question 117

Tropical regions show greatest level of species richness because A. Tropical latitudes have remained relatively undisturbed for millions of years, hence more time was available for species diversification. B. Tropical environments are more seasonal. C. More solar energy is available in tropics. D. Constant environments promote niche specialization. E. Tropical environments are constant and predictable.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

  1. Option A:

    A, C, D and E only

    Correct
  2. Option B:

    A and B only

  3. Option C:

    A, B and E only

  4. Option D:

    A, B and D only

Answer: A

Step-by-step solution

Only statement B is incorrect because tropical environments unlike temperate ones, are less seasonal,

relatively more constant and predictable.

Thus statements A, C, D and E are correct.

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Exam
NEET (UG) 2024
Subject
Botany
Chapter
Biodiversity and Conservation
Topic
Patterns of Biodiversity
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