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Which of the following term is used to refer the number of varieties of plants and animals on earth ?

A. Taxonomy

B. Identification

C. Biodiversity

D. Classification

Correct Answer : C.


The term biodiversity is used for the variety and variability among all forms of living organisms like plants, animals, and microorganisms present in a given region under natural conditions. Biodiversity can be defined as the totality of genes, species and ecosystem of a region. India is very rich in biodiversity.

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