| Some regions are marked as 'biodiversity hotspots' on account of their endemism and threat. Which of the following regions in India is/are a biodiversity hotspot? |
| 1. Western Ghats |
| 2. Eastern Ghats |
| 3. Eastern Himalayas |
| 4. Western Himalayas |
| Select the correct answer using the codes given below. |
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 1, 2 and 3 only
D) 2 and 4 only
Correct Answer: B
Solution :
[b] A biodiversity hotspot is a biogeographic region with a significant reservoir of biodiversity that is under threat from humans. To qualify as a biodiversity hotspot on Myers 2000 edition of the hotspot-map, a region must meet two strict criteria: 1. it must contain at least 0.5% or 1,500 species of vascular plants as endemics, and 2. it has to have lost at least 70% of its primary vegetation. India has two BH - Western Ghats & Eastern Himalayas
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