Q18 / 160 · JIPMER 2013 · Botany

Select the incorrect statement.

  • A
    Stellar's sea cow and passenger pigeon got extinct due to over exploitation by men
  • B
    The mitotic convention on biological diversity was held in 1992
  • Correct answer
    C
    Species diversity increase as we move away from the equator towards the poles
  • D
    Lantana and Eichhornia are invasive weed species in India

Solution

Species diversity on earth is not uniformly distributed but shows interesting patterns. It is generally highest in the tropics and decreases towards the poles.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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