Q. Which of the following is not a biodiversity hotspot in India?

Western Ghats

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Sunda lands

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North-East India including Assam

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Himalayas

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Solution

The correct option is C North-East India including Assam
Explanation:

A biodiversity hotspot is a biogeographic region that is both a significant reservoir of biodiversity and is threatened with destruction. The term biodiversity hotspot specifically refers to 25 biologically rich areas around the world that have lost at least 70 per cent of their original habitat.

Biodiversity Hotspot-India:

Himalayas

Indo-Burma (Entire NE India except for Assam)

Sundalands (Includes Nicobar group of Islands).

Western Ghats & Sri Lanka.

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