Question

Name the type of biodiversity represented by the following:
(a) 50,000 different strains of rice in India.
(b) Estuaries and alpine meadows in India. [Delhi 2013]
Or
India has more than 50,000 strains of rice. Mention the level of biodiversity it represents. [AI2010]

Answer 1

Answer:

Genetic biodiversity

Explanation:

In genetic diversity a species can have different varieties

Answer 2

Answer:

India has more than 50,000 strains of rice the level of biodiversity is genetic diversity because the genetic composition is variable among individuals within the same species. It can be caused due to recombination, random mating, mutation etc. It helps in better adaptation towards changing environment.