Which of the following countries has the highest biodiversity?
(a) Brazil
(b) South Africa
(c) Russia
(d) India

Options

A. Brazil
B. South Africa
C. Russia
D. India

Answer

A

Explanation

The environment of Brazil is characterised by high biodiversity. Brazil's large area comprises different ecosystems, which together sustain some of the world's greatest biodiversity. It has the most known species of plants (55,000), freshwater fish (3,000) and mammals (700). Birds and reptiles are also found in abundance.