Q38 / 180 · NEET 2020 (Phase 1) · Botany

Which of the following regions of the globe exhibits the highest species diversity?

  • A
    Madagascar
  • B
    Himalayas
  • Correct answer
    C
    Amazon forests
  • D
    Western Ghats of India

Solution

Tropical Amazonian rain forest in South America has the greatest biodiversity on earth. The Amazonian rain forest are also called lungs of the planet. Amazon forests occupy the tropical belt with climatic conditions being hot and humid. This condition is responsible for a variety of plant growth followed by the dependent heterotrophs. 

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

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