Question

Which among the following regions in India is/are biodiversity hotspots? 1. Eastern Ghats 2. Eastern Himalayas 3. Nicobar Islands Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A 1 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C 2 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D 1, 2 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

According to Conservation international, to qualify as a hotspot a region must meet two strict criteria: it must contain at least 1,500 species of vascular plants (> 0.5% of the world's total) as endemics, and it has to have lost at least 70% of its original habitat. BIODIVERSITY HOTSPOTS IN INDIA- Of the 34 global biodiversity hotspots, four are present in India, represented by the Himalaya, the Western Ghats, the North-east, and the Nicobar Islands.

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