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India is one of the world's mega-biodiversity countries, holding roughly:
A8 per cent of total global species in 2.4 per cent of land area
B18 per cent of total global species in 12 per cent of land area
C1 per cent of total global species in 0.4 per cent of land area
D50 per cent of total global species in 25 per cent of land area
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 8 per cent of total global species in 2.4 per cent of land area
India hosts about 8% of total global flora-fauna species but occupies only 2.4% of the world's land area, making it one of 17 mega-biodiversity countries.
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