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Which of the following regions of our country are known for their rich biodiversity?

  1. Western Ghats and Eastern Himalayas
  2. Western Ghats and Deccan Plateau
  3. Eastern Himalayas and Gangetic Plain
  4. Trans Himalayas and Deccan Peninsula

A
Eastern Himalayas and Gangetic Plain
B
Western Ghats and Eastern Himalayas
C
Western Ghats and Deccan Plateau
D
Trans Himalayas and Deccan Peninsula
Solution
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India hosts 4 biodiversity hotspots:the Himalayas, the Western Ghats, the Indo-Burma region(Eastern Himalayas) and the Sundaland (Includes Nicobar group of Islands). These hotspots have numerous endemic species.
Hence the correct option is A.

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