GK
SOIL AND AGRICULTURE
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Which one of the following is a global biodiversity hotspot in India?
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Eastern Ghats
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Western Ghats
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Northern Himalayas
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Western Himalayas
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Western Ghats can be a global biodiversity hotspot in India. Hence option A is the correct answer.
Detailed explanation-2: -At least 325 globally threatened (IUCN Red Data List) species occur in the Western Ghats. The globally threatened flora and fauna in the Western Ghats are represented by 229 plant species, 31 mammal species, 15 bird species, 43 amphibian species, 5 reptile species and 1 fish species.
Detailed explanation-3: -So, the correct option is ‘North Indian Plains’. Was this answer helpful?
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