UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2018
Question 39 of 61Geography
Consider the following statements: 1. In tropical latitudes, more than one-third of the world’s coral reefs are located in the territories of Australia, Indonesia and Philippines. 2. Coral reefs are the product of evolution of millions of years. 3. Coral reefs host far more animal phyla than those hosted by tropical rainforests. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A1 and 2 only
B3 only
C1 and 3 only
D1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer
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Explanation
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