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(A) Tropical rainforests are known as the 'lungs of the planet' because they play a crucial role in maintaining the earth's climate and oxygen levels.

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$14 \%, 6 \%$

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(A) Tropical rainforests are known as the 'lungs of the planet' because they play a crucial role in maintaining the earth's climate and oxygen levels.Historically,these rainforests covered more than $14 \%$ of the earth's land surface.Due to rapid deforestation and human activities,their coverage has drastically reduced.Currently,these rainforests cover no more than $6 \%$ of the earth's land surface.Therefore,the correct values are $14 \%$ and $6 \%$.

Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$(P)$ Genetic diversity	$(I)$ Diversity at the genetic level
$(Q)$ Species diversity	$(II)$ Diversity at the species level
$(R)$ Ecological diversity	$(III)$ Diversity at the ecosystem level

At one time,tropical rainforests covered more than $..........$ of the earth's land surface,but now they do not cover more than $..........$.

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Endemic species are those that are........

$A$ - More than $70\%$ of all the species recorded are animals.
$R$ - Plants comprise more than $22\%$ of the species.

Match the following columns:
Column-$I$ Column-$II$
$(P)$ Genetic diversity $(I)$ Diversity at the genetic level
$(Q)$ Species diversity $(II)$ Diversity at the species level
$(R)$ Ecological diversity $(III)$ Diversity at the ecosystem level

Select the correct statement regarding biodiversity.

What is the proportion of Arthropods among animal species?

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