Where are Hotspots of biodiversity in India?
A
Western ghats, Eastern ghats, Indo Burma
B
Eastern ghats & Sri Lanka, Indo Burma
C
Indo Burma, Eastern ghats and Sri Lanka Himalayas
D
Western ghats & Sri Lanka, Indo Burma and Himalaya
Correct option is C. Western ghats & Sri Lanka, Indo Burma and Himalaya
- A biodiversity hotspot is a biogeographic region that is both a significant reservoir of biodiversity and is threatened with destruction.
- The term biodiversity hotspot specifically refers to biologically rich areas around the world that have lost at least 70 per cent of their original habitat.
- There are 34 biodiversity hot spots across the globe, among which three occur in India such as the Western Ghats & Sri Lanka, Indo-Burma (North East India) and the Himalayas.
- Hence Western ghats & Sri Lanka, Indo Burma and Himalaya are Hot Spots of biodiversity in India.ervo
- So, the correct answer is 'The Western Ghats & Sri Lanka, Indo Burma and Himalaya'.