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UPPSC 2014 GS-I Environment & Ecology
Question

Which one of the following is the largest ecosystem of the world ?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Ocean

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Ocean”.

Oceans cover about 71% of the Earth's surface and contain a diverse range of marine life, making them the largest and most extensive ecosystems.

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