Q. Consider the following statements regarding Indian Fauna:

1. The maximum number of animal species in India belong to Arthropods.
2. Butterflies constitute 65% of Indian Fauna.
3. Assam is home to around 50% of India’s butterfly species.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: Only 1 and 3 are correct
Notes: Statement 1 is correct: Arthropods represent the most diverse group of animal species in India. Statement 2 is incorrect: butterflies do not form 65% of Indian fauna. Statement 3 is correct: Assam supports about 50% of the country’s butterfly species due to its diverse habitats. Therefore, only statements 1 and 3 are correct.