Number of plant species estimated to be present in India is
Options
(a) 40000
(b) 45000
(c) 58000
(d) 80000
Correct Answer:
45000
Explanation:
There are estimated to be over 18,000 species of flowering plants in India, which constitute some 6-7 percent of the total plant species in the world. India is home to more than 50,000 species of plants, including a variety of endemics.