Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Three of the following criteria have contributed to the recognition of Western Ghats-Sri Lanka and Indo-Burma regions as hotspots of biodiversity

1. Species richness
2. Vegetation density
3. Endemism
4. Ethno-botanical importance
5. Threat perception
6. Adaptation of flora and fauna to warm and humid conditions
Which three of the above are correct criteria in this context?

• A. 1, 2 and 6
• B. 2, 4 and 6
• C. 1, 3 and 5
• D. 3, 4 and 6

Answer 1

The correct option is C 1, 3 and 5

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Endemism is an important dimension why the Western Ghats Sri Lanka and Indo-Burma regions are classified under biodiversity hotspots. Many species endemic to the region are threatened and are not found anywhere else in the world. The other statements of species richness and threat perception also follow.