Statement I: India is indeed recognized as one of the 12 mega-diverse countries in the world. These countries collectively harbor about 70% of the planet’s biodiversity.

Statement II: It is estimated that India has a vast number of species yet to be discovered and described — probably more than 100,000 plant species and 300,000 animal species remain undocumented. This reflects the immense biodiversity and unexplored ecosystems across the country.

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