Correct option is D
The correct answer is (D) 10th
- As of December 2010, India ranks 10th globally in plant diversity.
- It is one of the 17 mega-diverse countries, known for its rich variety of plants and animals.
- India is home to around 8% of the world's total plant species.
- The country's plant diversity is found in various ecosystems, such as tropical rainforests, dry deciduous forests, alpine meadows, and mangroves.
- This diversity is shaped by factors like climate, topography, and soil type.
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- The journal Plant Diversity, previously called Plant Diversity and Resources, publishes important research and reviews on plant distribution and taxonomy.
- It provides new insights for plant systematics and evolutionary biology, helping to understand plant evolution and develop better classification systems.