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

Which of the following regions of India have been designated as biodiversity hot spots? Select the correct answer from the codes given below: 1. Eastern Himalaya 2. Eastern Ghat 3. Western Ghat 4. Western Himalaya Correct Answer 1 and 3 only

The correct answer is 1 and 3 only.

Key Points

  • There are 4 biodiversity hotspots: the Himalayas, the Western Ghats, the Indo-Burma region, and the Sundaland.
  • These hotspots have numerous endemic species.
  • Biodiversity in simple terms refers to all the variety of biological organisms or forms in a particular area.
  • Areas with more than the normal average biological activity, i.e. with a large number of biological species but are threatened known as biodiversity hotspots.

Mistake Points

  • The Himalayas comprises North-East India, Bhutan, Central and Eastern parts of Nepal. Hence only Eastern Himalaya is considered.
    • This region holds a record of having 163 endangered species which includes the Wild Asian Water Buffalo, One-horned Rhino, and as many as 10,000 plant species, of which 3160 are endemic.
    • This mountain range covers nearly 750,000 km2.
  • The Indo-Burma Region is stretched over a distance of 2,373,000 km², this region spans over the Northeastern states, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, and the southern part of China.
    • In the last 12 years, 6 large mammal species have been discovered in this region: the Large-antlered Muntjac, the Annamite Muntjac, the Grey-shanked Douc, the Annamite Striped Rabbit, the Leaf Deer, and the Saola.

Additional Information

  • Endangered Animal Species in India: The Royal Bengal Tiger, The Great Asiatic Lion, The Snow Leopard, The Pig Nosed Frog, The Pink Headed Duck.

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