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Natural Vegetation and Wildlife of India and World
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Which of the following two criteria has/have to be met in order to qualify as a 'biodiversity hotspot' on the world hotspots map?
1. The region must contain at least 0.5% or 1500 species of vascular plants as endemic species.
2. The region has to have lost at least 70% of its primary vegetation.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

A
Only 2
B
Neither 1 nor 2
C
Only 1
D
Both 1 and 2
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Correct option is C. Both 1 and 2

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