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The Western Ghats are one of the three biodiversity hotspots in India. Which of the following facts about them is/are true?

  1. This region has moist deciduous forests and rain forests.
  2. Black pepper and cardamom are native to this region.
  3. The lowest concentration of species in Western Ghats is believed to be in Agasthyamalai Hills in the extreme south.

  1. 1 and 2

  2. 2 and 3

  3. 1 and 3

  4. Only 1
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Explanation

Agasthyamalai Hills, located towards the extreme south of Western Ghats have the highest concentration of species in this entire region.

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