India is among 12 megadiversity countries of world, due its percentage contribution in global species diversity, that is:-
1.8%
8.1%
2.4%
4.2%
A
2.4%
B
4.2%
C
8.1%
D
1.8%
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Megadiversity refers to the diversity in various life forms. India is one of the megadiverse countries where diversity of global species is found. There are 4 biodiversity hotspots (the area where large species diversity is present) in India, they are:
Himalaya
Indo-Burma
Sundaland
The Western Ghats and Sri Lanka
In India, the total area under biodiversity hotspot is about 2.4 % and its contribution to global species diversity is about 7 - 8.5 %.
So, the correct option is '8.1%'.
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