Question

Study the following and choose the correct statements.

\[ \begin{aligned} \text{I.} \;& \text{Biodiversity is greater in tropics} \\ \text{II.} \;& \text{Digitalin is an anti-cancer drug obtained from the plant } \textit{Vinca rosea} \\ \text{III.} \;& \text{Invasion of alien species is a threat to the local species} \\ \text{IV.} \;& \text{Sacred groves are a type of ex-situ conservation} \end{aligned} \]
(only = only)

• A. I, IV
• B. II, III
• C. II, IV
• D. I, III

Hint:

Remember: \[ \boxed{ \begin{aligned} &\textit{Vinca rosea} \rightarrow \text{Vincristine, Vinblastine (anti-cancer)} &\text{Sacred groves} \rightarrow \text{In-situ conservation} &\text{Alien species} \rightarrow \text{Threat to biodiversity} \end{aligned} } \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D