Question

Which region among the following is known as a 'Biodiversity hotspot'?

• A. The north-eastern part of India
• B. The Western Ghats
• C. The Deccan plateau
• D. The Himalayan base

Answer 1

The correct option is B The Western Ghats

The Western Ghats is a 'Biodiversity hotspot'. It is called so because of the high endemism in that particular region which results in increase of species richness and biological diversity. It consists of around 1500 plant species which are exclusively found only in that place.