Which one of the following is a global biodiversity hotspot in India?

A. Western Ghats

B. Western Himalayas

C. Eastern Ghats

D. Northern Himalayas

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

India has some of the world's most biodiverse regions. It hosts 4 biodiversity hotspots : the Himalayas, the Western Ghats, the Indo-Burma region and the Sundaland (Includes Nicobar group of Islands). These hotspots have numerous endemic species.