Biology · BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION

Given below are two statements: Statement I: Species diversity increases progressively as one moves from the equator towards the polar regions. Statement II: Colombia, located near the equator, has nearly 1,400 species of birds, while Greenland at 71° N has only 56 species. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

1. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
2. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
3. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
4. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.