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Q · BiodiversityMedium · 45s
Consider the following statements: 1. India is one of the 12 mega-diversity countries of the world. 2. The Western Ghats are older than the Himalayas and host endemic biodiversity. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
TopicBiodiversity
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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India is recognized as a mega-diverse country due to its rich biodiversity. The Western Ghats are older than the Himalayas and are among the world’s biodiversity hotspots with many endemic species.
Final Answer: Option C — Both 1 and 2