Biology · BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION

Given below are two statements: Statement I: India possesses more than 50,000 genetically different strains of rice and 1,000 varieties of mango. Statement II: Genetic diversity refers exclusively to the total number of distinct communities and ecosystems found across an entire continent. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

1. A
   Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
2. B
   Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
3. C
   Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
4. D
   Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.