Q103
Which one of the following is a global biodiversity hotspot in India?
A.
Western Ghats
AnswerB.
Western Himalayas
C.
Eastern Ghats
D.
Northern Himalayas
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
India has some of the world's most biodiverse regions. It hosts 4 biodiversity hotspots : the Himalayas, the Western Ghats, the Indo-Burma region and the Sundaland (Includes Nicobar group of Islands). These hotspots have numerous endemic species.