Consider the following statements: 1. Most of the world's coral reefs are in tropical waters. 2. More than one-third of the world's coral reefs are located in the territories of Australia, Indonesia and Philippines. 3. Coral reefs host far more number of animal phyla than those hosted by tropical rainforests. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A1 and 2 only
B3 only
C1 and 3 only
D1, 2 and 3
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 1, 2 and 3
UPSC CSE Prelims 2018 (GS-I, Set C), Q.87. Official answer key: D.
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