Consider the following statements: 1. Most of the world’s coral reefs are in tropical waters. 2. More than one-third of the world’s coral reefs are located in the territories of Australia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. 3. Coral reefs host far more number of animal phyla than those hosted by tropical rainforests. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: D

Notes:

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: Coral reefs mostly occur in tropical and subtropical waters where conditions are ideal (warm, clear, shallow).
Statement 2 is correct: Australia (Great Barrier Reef), Indonesia, and the Philippines together host more than one-third of the world’s coral reefs.
Statement 3 is correct: Coral reefs are among the most biodiverse ecosystems, supporting more animal phyla than even tropical rainforests.

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