India as a Mega Diversity Nation
ICSE · Class 11 · Geography
Step-by-step guide to study India as a Mega Diversity Nation in ICSE Class 11 Geography. Topics to cover, practice strategy, and time allocation.
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What to Focus On
- India lies between 8°4' N and 37°6' N and between 68°7' E and 97°25' E.
- India is 3214 km long and 2933 km broad.
- India covers about 3.28 million sq km and ranks seventh in the world by area.
- There are 17 mega diverse countries in the world.
- They account for 60-70% of the world’s biodiversity.
- India is one of the 17 mega diverse countries.
- India has about 45,000 plant species.
- 15,000 are flowering plants.
- India has nearly 65,000 animal species.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
India is not a mega diverse nation because it is only one country among many in Asia.
Endemic species are species that are found everywhere in India.
India is equally rich in endemic plants, mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians.
Memory Tips
India's location, extent, and size
India as a mega diversity nation
India among the mega-diverse countries
Like-Minded Megadiverse Countries
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