Consider the following statements regarding the measurement of biodiversity: 1. Alpha diversity refers to the species richness within a particular ecosystem. 2. Beta diversity measures the overall diversity for the different ecosystems within a region. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

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[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation:

Alpha diversity indeed refers to diversity within a specific ecosystem or area, expressed as species richness.
Beta diversity is a comparison of diversity between ecosystems, usually measured as the change in amount of species between the ecosystems.
Gamma diversity measures the overall diversity for the different ecosystems within a region.

Source: Environment (N.C.E.R.T)