Question

A biogeographic region that is both a significant reservoir of biodiversity and threatened with destruction is ________

• A. National park
• B. Sanctuary
• C. Biodiversity hotspot
• D. biomes or habitat types.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Biodiversity hotspot

A biodiversity hotspot is a biogeographic region that is both a significant reservoir of biodiversity and is threatened with destruction. Recently, 34 ‘biodiversity hotspots’ in the world have been proposed for intensive conservation efforts. Of these, three (Western Ghats-Sri Lanka, Himalaya and Indo-Burma)) cover India’s rich biodiversity regions.