Question

Considering May’s global estimates, how many of the animal species are yet to be discovered and described in India?

(a) 3,00,000

(b) 300

(c) 30

(d) 3

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I'd like to ask this question from Biodiversity topic in division Biodiversity and Conservation of Biology – Class 12

Answer 1

Correct answer is (a) 3,00,000

The best explanation: Robert McCredie May estimated that there are almost 7 million species globally. Considering May’s global estimates and applying this proportion to India’s diversity figures, we can say that there are more than 3,00,000 animal species yet to be discovered and described in India.