CameraIcon

SearchIcon

MyQuestionIcon

1

You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!

Species Diversity

Select the co...

Question

Select the correct statement about biodiversity.

A

The desert area of Rajasthan and Gujarat have a very high level of desert animals.

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

B

Large scale planting of Bt cotton has no adverse

1

effect on biodiversity.

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

C

Western Ghats have a very high degree of species richness and endemism.

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

D

Conservation of biodiversity is just a fad pursued by the developed countries.

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is C Western Ghats have a very high degree of species richness and endemism.
Western ghats are one of hotspots in India and lie parallel to the western coast of Indian Pennisula for about 1600 km in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerela. Western ghats have a very high endemism and are extremely rich in species biodiversity.
So, the correct answer is C

Suggest Corrections

thumbs-up

0

Similar questions

Q. Regions with very high levels of species richness and high degree of endemism are called 'Biodiversity hotspots'.

Q. Assertion :Biodiversity hotspots are the regions which possess high levels of species richness, high degree of endemism and no loss to habitats. Reason: Total number of biodiversity hotspots in the world is 32 with two of these hotspots found in India.

Q. Give geographical reasons for the following statements:
1. Farmers in the Rajasthan desert depend on animal husbandry.
2. Plantation agriculture is mainly confined to the southern parts of the Western Ghats.
3. Mining activities are well developed on the Chota Nagpur Plateau.
4. Regionalisation is very essential.

Q. Assertion :There are approx 35 biodiversity hot spots in the world. Reason: High level of species richness is criterion for selection of a biodiversity hot spot.

Q. With reference to biodiversity, which of the following statements is/are correct ?
1. Species richness and high degree of endemism are important criteria for identifying biodiversity hot spots.
2. Species diversity is highest in the tropics and decreases towards the poles.
3. Biodiversity conservation may be in situ as well as ex situ.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :

View More

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

similar_icon

Related Videos

lock

Ecosystem Structure

BIOLOGY

Watch in App

explore_more_icon

Explore more

Species Diversity

Standard XII Biology

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

CrossIcon