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Given below are two statements: Statement I: Rain forests, which used to cover more than 14% of the earth's land surface, are now reduced to 6%. Statement II: The Amazon rain forest has the greatest biodiversity on earth. In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Statement I is true as tropical rain forests once covered more than 14 per cent of the earth's land surface but have been rapidly destroyed and now cover no more than 6 per cent . Statement II is also true because the sources explicitly identify the Amazonian rain forest in South America as having the greatest biodiversity on earth, acting as a home to millions of species .
This question aligns with the NEET BIOLOGY syllabus, specifically targeting concepts from Biodiversity and Conservation. Mastering this topic is crucial for scoring well in the upcoming medical entrance examinations. Solving conceptually related problems will help you understand the nuances of these concepts and improve your problem-solving speed.
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