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Which of the following is one of four biodiversity hot spots of India?1. Aravali hills2. Khasi hills3. Himalaya4. Vindhyachal hills

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : Himalaya

Concept:

  • Biodiversity hotspots are regions that harbour plant and animal life that are endemic to them and under threat from humans.
  • For a region to qualify as a biodiversity hotspot, it should fulfil the following criteria:
    • At least 1500 vascular plant species should be endemic to the region.
    • The region should have 30% or less of its original vegetation.

There are 4 Biodiversity hotspots in India:

  • Himalayas:  It includes the whole Himalayan mountain chain.
  • Indo Burma Region: The whole north-eastern part except Assam.
  • Sundaland: Nicobar islands group.
  • The Western Ghats: Running along the entire west coast of India.

Explanation:

  • The Aravalli Range is the oldest Residual fold mountains in India.
  • The Khasi Hills is a low mountain formation on the Shillong Plateau in the Meghalaya state of India. 
  • The Himalayas is one of the biodiversity hotspots of India.
  • The Vindhya Range(also known as Vindhyachal ) is a complex, discontinuous chain of mountain ridges, hill ranges, highlands and plateau escarpments in west-central India.

So, Himalaya is one of four biodiversity hot spots of India.



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