Select the correct statement about biodiversity

Options

A. The desert areas of Rajasthan and Gujarat have a very high level of desert animal species as well as numerous rare animals
B. Large scale planting of Bt cotton has no adverse effect on biodiversity
C. Western Ghats have a very high degree of species richness and endemism
D. Conservation of biodiversity is just a fad pursued by the developed countries

Answer

C

Explanation

Western Ghats have a very high degree of species richness and endemism, it is one of the three hotspots in India.