Which of the following has not been recognised as a Biodiversity Hotspot in the world?
A
Eastern Himalayas
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B
Western Ghats
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C
Eastern Ghats
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D
Madagascar
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Solution
The correct option is C
Eastern Ghats
A particular area earns the tag of a Hotspot only when it has a high number of endemic species. The Eastern Ghats of India does not exhibit high endemism and therefore, has not been indentified as a Biodiversity Hotspot.