Question

Who first proposed the term 'biodiversity'?

• A. Hooker
• B. Candolle
• C. Radford
• D. W. G. Rosen

Hint:

The term 'biodiversity' refers to the variety of life at different levels, from genes to ecosystems, and was first introduced by W.G. Rosen.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understand the origin of the term 'biodiversity.' 
The term "biodiversity" was first proposed by W.G.Rosen in 1985 to describe the variety of life on Earth. 
Step 2: Analyze the options.
Hooker, Candolle, and Radford were prominent biologists, but none of them coined the term "biodiversity."
W.G.Rosen was the one who first used the term in the context of ecosystems and conservation.
Conclusion: The correct answer is (D) W.G. Rosen.