Multiple choice

Leaf deer and saola are two of the six rare species of mammals discovered in

  1. Nilgiri Hills

  2. Indo-Burma

  3. Great Nicobar

  4. Eastern Himalayas
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Indo-Burma is a biodiversity hotspot designated by Conservation International, which extends from Eastern India and Southern China across Southeast Asia and includes Australia, but excluding the Malay Peninsula. In recent times, six species of large mammals have been discovered here – large antlered muntjac, annamitemuntjac, grey shanked douc, annamite striped rabbit, leaf deer and saola.

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