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Read the following statements :
(A) India has a greater ecosystem diversity than Norway.
(B) According to the IUCN (2004), the total number of plant and animal species described so far is slightly more than 15 millions.

A

Both (A) & (B) are correct

B

Only (B) is correct

C

Both (A) & (B) are incorrect

D

Only (A) is correct

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