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The Western Ghats has come under the “Hotspot” category because of


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High elevation

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Tropical climate

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Evergreen forest

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High endemism

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Solution

The correct option is D

High endemism


Several species found in the Western Ghats in India are endemic to the region. These species are found nowhere else in the world and thus, any threat to their habitat could cause their extinction. Due to this reason, the Western Ghats has been identified as one of the Biodiversity Hotspots in the world.

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