Question

Which one is a biodiversity hotspot?
A. Western Ghats
B. Eastern Ghats
C. Eastern Himalayas
D. Both A and C

Answer 1

Hint:India's political borders cover a number of biomass zones, including the high mountains, swamplands, highlands, desert, wetlands, plains, tropical and temperate lands, grasslands, river and island areas.

Complete answer:
The richness and diversity of life on earth is biodiversity. Biodiversity is generally an indication of species, ecosystem variation and genetics. The terrestrial biodiversity near the equator is typically greater, due to the high primary productivity and warm climate. On Earth, biodiversity is not equally distributed, and in the tropics is richer. These habitats of tropical forest occupy less than 10% of the surface of the earth and account for about 90 % of world biodiversity. In the western Pacific, marine biodiversity is typically higher, with a high temperature of the surface of the sea, and in all the oceans in the latitudinal band of the sea. In species diversity, there are latitudinal gradients. In general, biodiversity continues to cluster in hotspots, and over time, but it will possibly slow in the future.

India has some of the areas which are very rich in biodiversity. India's political borders cover a number of biomass zones, including the high mountains, swamplands, highlands, desert, wetlands, plains, tropical and temperate lands, grasslands, river and island areas. The area includes four hotspots of biodiversity: the Himalayas, western Ghats, the region of Indo Burma and Sundaland (Nicobar Islands Group included). There are several endangered species in these hotspots.

Thus, the correct answer is option ‘D’. i.e., Both A and C.

Note: There are many famous mammals in India, including the Indian rhinoceros, Asian elephant, the Bengal tiger, Asian lion, and leopard. Some of these mammals are cultured and often linked to deities. These animals are important in wildlife tourism in India and these requirements are addressed in several wildlife sanctuaries and national parks.