Which of the following statements are correct about Amazon …

Biology Biodiversity and Conservation Statement Based Questions Single Correct MCQ

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Published on: August 20, 2026

Which of the following statements are correct about Amazon rainforest?

(I). It is called lungs of the planet.

(II). It harbours probably millions of the species.

(III). It is the largest tropical rainforest in South America and has greatest biodiversity on earth.

(IV). They are being cut and cleared for cultivating soybeans or for the conversion to grasslands for raising

beef cattle.

Choose the correct option.

II, III and IV

I, II and III

I and II

I, II, III and IV

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The correct answer is:

All the statements about the Amazon rainforest are correct:

• Called lungs of the planet → produces a huge amount of oxygen

• Harbours millions of species → extremely high biodiversity

• Largest tropical rainforest in South America → has greatest biodiversity

• Deforestation for soybeans and cattle → major threat to ecosystem

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