National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries in Karnataka
Malnad, in th...
Question
Malnad, in the Western Ghats of Karnataka has been declared a 'World Heritage Area' because it is one of the ________ of the world.
A
biodiversity hotstops
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B
largest rainforests
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C
wonders
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D
wettest regions
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Solution
The correct option is A biodiversity hotstops The central part of Karnataka is called Malnad. It is one of eight biodiversity hotspots of the world because of the variety of animal resources found here. It is now a 'World Heritage Area' . Bababudangiri hills, B.R Hills, Malemahadeshwara Hills, Gopalswamy hills are the major areas in the Malnad range with an abundance of wildlife.