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UPSC 2011: Consider the following statements: 1. Biodiversity is normally greater in the lower latitudes as compared to the higher latitudes. 2. Along the mountain gradients, biodiversity is normally greater in the lower altitudes as compared to the higher altitudes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
Species richness generally increases from the poles toward the equator, so lower latitudes have higher biodiversity. Along mountain slopes, harsher temperatures and shorter growing seasons at higher elevations reduce species variety, so lower altitudes support more biodiversity. Therefore both statements are correct. ([licchavilyceum.com](https://licchavilyceum.com/upsc-prelims-2011-solved-paper/?utm_source=openai))
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