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Read the following statements :
(A) Tropics harbour more species than temperate or polar areas.
(B) Colombia located near the equator has nearly 1400 species of birds.
(C ) India has less tha 105 species of birds.

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(A) & (B) are incorrect

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(B) & (C ) are incorrect

C

(A) & (C ) are incorrect

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Only (C ) is incorrect

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To analyze the given statements regarding biodiversity, we will evaluate each statement one by one. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Evaluate Statement A**: - Statement A claims that "Tropics harbour more species than temperate or polar areas." - This statement is **true**. Research shows that tropical regions have a higher diversity of species due to factors like climate, solar energy availability, and habitat variety. 2. **Evaluate Statement B**: - Statement B states that "Colombia located near the equator has nearly 1400 species of birds." - This statement is also **true**. Colombia, being close to the equator, is known for its rich avian diversity, with studies indicating it has around 1400 bird species. 3. **Evaluate Statement C**: - Statement C asserts that "India has less than 105 species of birds." - This statement is **false**. India is home to more than 1250 species of birds, making it one of the richest countries in terms of bird diversity. 4. **Conclusion**: - Based on the evaluations: - Statement A is true. - Statement B is true. - Statement C is false. - Therefore, the correct answer is that Statements A and B are correct, while Statement C is incorrect. ### Final Answer: - **Correct Statements**: A and B are true; C is false.
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