UPPSC 2012 GS-1 Indian Geography
Question

The maximum biodiversity is found in

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Tropical rain forests

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Tropical rain forests”.

Tropical rain forests have the highest biodiversity because of their warm weather and high precipitation.

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