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Q · BiodiversityMedium · 45s
Consider the following statements regarding biodiversity hotspots: 1. To qualify as a hotspot, a region must contain at least 1,500 species of vascular plants as endemics. 2. It must have lost at least 70% of its original habitat. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
TopicBiodiversity
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Norman Myers’ concept defines hotspots based on two criteria: high endemism (>1,500 endemic plant species) and significant habitat loss (>70% loss). India has 4 such hotspots: Western Ghats, Eastern Himalayas, Indo-Burma, and Sundaland (Nicobar Islands).
Final Answer: Option C — Both 1 and 2