Question

Which one is a biodiversity hotspot?

• A. Western Ghats
• B. Eastern Ghats
• C. Eastern Himalayas
• D. Both A and C

Answer 1

The correct option is D Both A and C

Ecological hot spots are large areas of Earth's land surface which have high concentrations of plant endemism and also experience high rates of habitat loss. In India, 4 ecological hot spots are presently identified. The Eastern Himalayas, the Western Ghats, the Indo-Burma region and the Sundaland constitute the 4 biodiversity hotspots in our country. One of the major features of these places is the presence of numerous endemic species.

So, the correct answer is 'Both A and C'.