Given below are a few statements related to biodiversity. Pick those that correctly describe tha concept of biodiversity
(i) Biodiversity refers to the different species of flora and fauna present in an area.
(ii) Biodiversity refers to only the flora of a given area.
(iii) Biodiversity is greater in a forest.
(iv) Biodiversity refers to the total number of individuals of a particular species living in an area.

Options

A. (i) and (ii)
B. (ii) and (iv)
C. (i) and (iii)
D. (ii) and (iii)

Answer

C

Explanation

Both flora and fauna are included in biodiversity. Biodiversity is in greater degree in a forest. Hence, options (ii) and (iv) are incorrect.