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UPSC Ecology And Environment Biodiversity Conservation And Wild Life / जैव विविधता संरक्षण और वन्य जीवन Question Bank Biodiversity

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    Which of the following regions of India have been designated as biodiversity hotspots? Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
    1. Eastern Himalaya
    2. Eastern Ghat
    3. Western Ghat
    4. Western Himalaya
    Codes:

    A)  1 and 2 only                

    B)  1 and 3 only

    C)  2 and 4 only                

    D)  3 and 4 only

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    A biodiversity hotspot is a biogeographic region with a significant reservoir of biodiversity that is under threat from humans. Around the world, as many as 25 areas qualify to be the hotspots. Out of which India has 2 hotspots: Eastern Himalayas and Western Ghats.


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