Question

Assertion (A): “Biodiversity hotspots” are the regions which possess high levels of species richness, high degree of endemism.
Reason (R): Total number of biodiversity hotspots in the world is 22 with two of these hotspots found in India.

• A. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
• B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
• C. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
• D. (A) is false, but (R) is true.

Hint:

India has two biodiversity hotspots: the Western Ghats and the Himalayas, contributing significantly to global biodiversity.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

- Biodiversity hotspots, characterized by significant species richness and a high proportion of endemic species, render statement (A) accurate.
- The global count of biodiversity hotspots stands at 36, not 22, consequently invalidating statement (R).