Question

How many animal species are recorded in India?

• A. More than $45,000$
• B. More than $90,000$
• C. Less than $45,000$
• D. Less than $90,000$

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

India is one of the 12 mega diversity countries of the world and it is divided into 10 biogeographical regions. It contains 8.1% of species diversity of the world due to the varying physical conditions and species grouping. Reports indicate that there are nearly 45,000 species of plants and twice as many animal species of more than 90,000.