(B) The Amazon rainforest in South America is known for its immense biodiversity. According to ecological data,it is home to approximately $1300$ spec

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(B) The Amazon rainforest in South America is known for its immense biodiversity. According to ecological data,it is home to approximately $1300$ species of birds,$427$ species of mammals,$427$ species of amphibians,$378$ species of reptiles,and more than $40,000$ species of plants. Therefore,the correct number of bird species is $1300$.

Class 12 Biology Biodiversity and Conservation Introduction and Biodiversity

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How many species of birds are found in the Amazon rainforest of South America?

A
$3000$
B
$1300$
C
$40,000$
D
$378$

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Which biome is the richest in terms of animal and plant groups?

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Which of the following taxon shows maximum species diversity?

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Which part of the world has a high density of organisms?

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Match the following taxonomic groups with their approximate species proportion:

Column-$A$ (Taxonomic Group) Column-$B$ (Proportion of total species)

$A$. Animals $1$. More than $70\%$

$B$. Plants $2$. Around $22\%$

$C$. Insects $3$. More than $70\%$ of total animals

$D$. Fungi $4$. More than combined fish,amphibians,reptiles $\&$ mammals

Column-$A$ (Taxonomic Group)	Column-$B$ (Proportion of total species)
$A$. Animals	$1$. More than $70\%$
$B$. Plants	$2$. Around $22\%$
$C$. Insects	$3$. More than $70\%$ of total animals
$D$. Fungi	$4$. More than combined fish,amphibians,reptiles $\&$ mammals