Find the false statement. (A) In the last 20 years alone...

Find the false statement. (A) In the last 20 years alone there is a disappearance of 27 species. (B) Three species (Bali, Javan and Caspian) of tiger are included in recently extinct animals. (C) If we apply May's estimate then there are probably more than $1,00,000$ plant species in India that are yet to be discovered and described. (D) There is more solar energy available in tropics, which contribute to higher productivity; this in turn contributes directly to greater diversity. (a) A only (b) C, D only (c) B, D only (d) A and C only

Find the false statement.
(A) In the last 20 years alone there is a disappearance of 27 species.
(B) Three species (Bali, Javan and Caspian) of tiger are included in recently extinct animals.
(C) If we apply May's estimate then there are probably more than $1,00,000$ plant species in India that are yet to be discovered and described.
(D) There is more solar energy available in tropics, which contribute to higher productivity; this in turn contributes directly to greater diversity.
(a) A only
(b) C, D only
(c) B, D only
(d) A and C only

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Key Concepts

Biodiversity Estimation

Biodiversity estimation involves using statistical methods and sampling techniques to predict the number of species within a region, including those yet to be discovered. This concept is important in ecology for understanding species richness and for informing conservation strategies, particularly in biodiverse regions that may harbor many undescribed species.

Role of Environmental Energy in Ecosystem Productivity

The availability of energy, particularly solar energy, is a key driver of ecosystem productivity. High energy input in tropical regions promotes greater primary productivity, which in turn supports higher species diversity. This concept underscores the link between climate, productivity, and the distribution of organisms across different ecosystems.

Species Extinction

This concept refers to the process where species cease to exist through various factors like habitat fragmentation, overexploitation, or environmental change. In conservation biology and ecology, accurately tracking and understanding extinction rates is essential for setting conservation priorities and evaluating human impacts on biodiversity.

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