Attempt this previous-year question. The correct option stays hidden until you choose.
Three of the following criteria have contributed to the recognition of Western Ghats-Sri Lanka and Indo-Burma regions as hotspots of biodiversity:
1. Species richness
2. Vegetation density
3. Endemism
4. Ethno-botanical importance
5. Threat perception
6. Adaptation of flora and fauna to warm and humid conditions
Which three of the above are the correct criteria in this context?
Pick an option to check yourself.
• Correct Answer: C
• Biodiversity hotspots require high species richness, high endemism (1,500+ endemic vascular plants), and significant habitat loss (70%+).
• Vegetation density, ethno-botanical importance, and adaptation to climate are not formal hotspot criteria.
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