Question

The concept of hotspots was give given by

• A. Myers
• B. Mayer
• C. Simpson
• D. David

Answer 1

The correct option is A Myers

Hotspot of biodiversity are the areas which have a high density of biodiversity or megadiversity which are the most threatened points. All over the world, 25 terrestrial hotspots have been identified for the conservation of biodiversity. Out of these 15 hotspots have the tropical forest, 5 acres and Mediterranean time zones and 9 hotspots are present in tropics. Out of 25 hotspots of the world tour found in India. These are the Western Ghats and the eastern Himalayas. Norman Myers developed the hotspot concept in 1988.

So, the correct option is 'Myers'.