Question

Q. Which of the following is/are criteria to define Biodiversity Hotspots?

Select the correct answer from the code given below:

• A.
  1 and 2 only
• B.
  1 and 3 only
• C.
  1 only
• D.
  2 and 3 only

Answer 1

The correct option is C

1 only
Explanation:

To qualify as a biodiversity hotspot, a region must meet two strict criteria:

Statement 1 is correct: It must have at least 1,500 vascular plants as endemics — which is to say; it must have a high percentage of plant life found nowhere else on the planet.

Statement 2 is incorrect: It must have 30% or less of its original natural vegetation.

Statement 3 is incorrect: There is no such criteria.