Question

Given below are two statements
Statement I - Ecosystem diversity is very low in India while it is quite high in Norway.
Statement II - The western ghats in India show great ecosystem diversity while regions like Ladakh and Rann of Kutch do not show variance like western ghats.
In the light of above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

• A. Both, statement - I and statement - II are correct.
• B. Both, statement - I and statement - II are incorrect.
• C. Statement - I is correct but statement - II is incorrect.
• D. Statement - I is incorrect but statement - II is correct.

Hint:

India has many types of ecosystems, much more than a country like Norway.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding the Concept
Ecosystem diversity means the variety of ecosystems, such as forests, deserts and wetlands, in a region.

Step 2: Statement I
India has deserts, rain forests, mangroves, coral reefs, wetlands and alpine meadows, so its ecosystem diversity is far greater than that of Norway. The statement is incorrect.

Step 3: Statement II
The Western Ghats have many ecosystems, while Ladakh (cold desert) and the Rann of Kutch (salt marsh) are comparatively uniform. The statement is correct.

Final Answer:
Statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct. \[ \boxed{\text{(D) }\text{Statement - I is incorrect but statement - II is correct.}} \]