Q. Consider the following statements:

1. Temperature is the most important ecologically relevant environmental factor.
2. Thermal springs and deep-sea hydrothermal vents thrive at subzero levels in polar areas.

Which of the above statements is / are correct?
Answer: Only 1
Notes: Statement 1 is correct as temperature is a principal ecological factor affecting organismsu0027 distribution. Statement 2 is incorrect; thermal springs and deep-sea hydrothermal vents are unique habitats where temperatures can exceed 100°C, not subzero levels in polar areas. Therefore, only statement 1 is correct, reflecting ecological temperature variation and specialized habitats.