Question 40
MediumOriginal questionHow many of the world's recognised biodiversity hotspots lie wholly or partly in India?
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
India shares four hotspots: the Himalaya, Indo-Burma, the Western Ghats and Sri Lanka, and Sundaland (which includes the Nicobar Islands).
Worth noting
Many books say three, leaving out Sundaland; the Nicobar Islands make it four.
- Concept
- Biodiversity hotspots in India
- Typical timeTypical
- 60 s
- Your timeYours
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