NEETBiologyBiodiversity and ConservationMCQ+4 / −1
Which of the following is considered a hot-spot
of biodiversity in India ?
- AEastern Ghats
- BWestern Ghats
- CAravalli Hills
- DIndo-Gangetic Plain
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Correct answer: B
Hot spot are those areas which were rich in biodiversity but now under threat due to direct or indirect interference of human activites. These regions are on the edge to get some of their species extinct due to humans. Western Ghats in India are under threat due to continuous developmental activities and Doon valley is under threat due to continuous mining activities.
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