Which are the biodiversity hotspots of India?
(A) Western Ghats
(B) North East India
(C) Sunderland

Options

A. A, B and C
B. A and B
C. Only B
D. Only A

Answer

A

Explanation

Biodiversity is referred to as the variation of plant and animal species in a particular habitat. Species evenness and species richness form the major components of biodiversity. Biodiversity hotspots are the regions known for their high species richness and endemism. According to Conservation International, a region must fulfil following two criteria to qualify as a hotspot:
(a) The region should have at least 1500 species of vascular plants, i.e., it should have a high degree of endemism.
(b) It must contain 30% (or less) of its original habitat, i.e., it must be threatened.
There are 4 biodiversity hotspots in India:
a) The Himalayas
b) Indo-Burma region
c) The Western Ghats
d) Sundaland