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MHT CET 202623 AprilMorning Shift
Exam
MHT CET
Year
2026
Date
23 April
Shift
Morning Shift
Subject
Biology
Chapter
Biodiversity and its Conservation

MHT CET 2026 · 23 April · Morning Shift · Biology · Biodiversity and its Conservation

Which group has more diversity of known species of organisms from...

Which group has more diversity of known species of organisms from the following?

Options

  1. AProtista
  2. BFungi
  3. CPlants
  4. DAnimals

Correct answer

D. Animals

Step-by-step solution

According to global biodiversity estimates, animals are the most diverse group of organisms, constituting more than 70%70\% of all recorded species.

Plants (including algae, bryophytes, pteridophytes, gymnosperms, and angiosperms) comprise no more than 22%22\% of the total species.

Among animals, insects are the most species-rich taxonomic group, making up more than 70%70\% of the total animal species.

Therefore, animals have the highest diversity of known species among the given groups.

Answer: Animals
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