Question

Which of the following statements is true about biodiversity hotspots?

1. The British Biologist Norman Myers coined the term “biodiversity hotspot” in 1988.

2. 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 70% of its original habitat.

Choose the right option given below:

A Only the statement 1 is true Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Only the statement 2 is true Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Both the statements 1 and 2 are true Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Both the statements 1 and 2 are true

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