Match List - I with List - II.
| List - I | List - II |
|---|---|
| (A) Genetic diversity | (I) Mangroves and Coral reef |
| (B) Species diversity | (II) Rauwolfia vomitoria in different Himalayan ranges |
| (C) Ecological diversity | (III) Amphibians in Western Ghats |
| (D) Biodiversity loss | (IV) Dodo in Mauritius |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(IV)
(A) Genetic diversity — this matches (II) Rauwolfia vomitoria in different Himalayan ranges. The plant shows genetic variation in the strength of its drug, reserpine.
(B) Species diversity — this matches (III) Amphibians in Western Ghats. The Western Ghats have more amphibian species than the Eastern Ghats.
(C) Ecological diversity — this matches (I) Mangroves and Coral reef. Different kinds of ecosystems, such as mangroves, coral reefs and deserts.
(D) Biodiversity loss — this matches (IV) Dodo in Mauritius. The dodo is a recent extinction.