Which of the following statements accurately describes the biodiversity and flora of Jammu and Kashmir?

1. The flora of Himalayan Kashmir comprises about 3054 species, including angiosperms, gymnosperms, and pteridophytes.
2. Only 5% of Indian mammals are found in Jammu and Kashmir.
3. Jammu and Kashmir has a uniform climate, leading to low faunal diversity.

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Which of the following statements accurately describes the biodiversity and flora of Jammu and Kashmir?

1. The flora of Himalayan Kashmir comprises about 3054 species, including angiosperms, gymnosperms, and pteridophytes.

2. Only 5% of Indian mammals are found in Jammu and Kashmir.

3. Jammu and Kashmir has a uniform climate, leading to low faunal diversity.

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The correct answer is 1 only. • Statement 1 (Correct): The flora of the Himalayan region of Jammu and Kashmir is remarkably diverse due to its varied altitudinal zones. It consists of approximately 3,054 species, which include a wide array of angiosperms (flowering plants), gymnosperms (like deodar and pine), and pteridophytes (ferns).• Statement 2 (Incorrect): Jammu and Kashmir is actually a biodiversity hotspot for mammals. It hosts a significant percentage of India's mammalian species (much higher than 5%), including rare and iconic animals like the Hangul (Kashmir Stag), Snow Leopard, Markhor, and Tibetan Antelope.• Statement 3 (Incorrect): Jammu and Kashmir does not have a uniform climate. The region's topography ranges from the subtropical plains of Jammu to the temperate alpine valleys of Kashmir and the cold arctic-like desert of Ladakh. This extreme climatic variation leads to high faunal diversity, not low.

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2 only

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1 and 2 only

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1, 2 and 3

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