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Consider the following statements.
1. Biodiversity hotspots are located only in tropical regions.
2. India has four biodiversity hotspots, i.e., Eastern Himalayas, Western Himalayas, Western Ghats and Andaman and the Nicobar Islands.
Which of the statements given is/are correct?

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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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Neither 1 nor 2
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Solution

The correct option is C - Neither 1 nor 2

Both the statements are incorrect.

A biodiversity hotspot is a biogeographic region that has a significant pool of biodiversity, but at the same time, it is also threatened with destruction. Biodiversity hotspots are important for a balanced ecosystem.

Biodiversity hotspots are located in regions other than tropical regions as well.
India has four biodiversity hotspots, i.e., Eastern Himalayas, Western Himalayas, Western Ghats and Andaman and the Nicobar Islands.

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