Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a Biodiversity Hotspot in India?

  1. The Western Himalayan Region

  2. The Western Ghats

  3. The Eastern Himalayas

  4. The hilly ranges that straddle the Indo-Myanmar border
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Explanation

India's recognized biodiversity hotspots are: Western Ghats, Eastern Himalayas, and Indo-Myanmar border region. The Western Himalayan Region is NOT classified as a biodiversity hotspot. Conservation International's global hotspot system identifies areas with high endemism and significant habitat loss, and while ecologically important, the Western Himalaya doesn't meet the specific criteria.

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