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NEET 2026
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NEET 2026 · Biology · Chapter

As one moves away from the equator towards the poles, species...

As one moves away from the equator towards the poles, species diversity generally decreases. Based on this latitudinal gradient, which of the following regions harbours the lowest number of bird species?

Options

  1. AColombia
  2. BIndia
  3. CNew York
  4. DGreenland

Correct answer

D. Greenland

Step-by-step solution

Species diversity decreases as we move away from the equator towards the poles.

Colombia is located near the equator and has about 14001400 species of birds.

India is mostly in the tropical region and has more than 12001200 species of birds.

New York is in the temperate region (41∘41^{\circ} N) and has 105105 species of birds.

Greenland is in the polar region (71∘71^{\circ} N) and has only 5656 species of birds.

Therefore, Greenland harbours the lowest number of bird species among the given regions.

Answer: Greenland
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