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Which of the following statement(s) is(are) correct with reference to the Biodiversity Hotspot? 1. A biodiversity hotspot is a biogeography region with significant levels of biodiversity that is threatened with destruction. 2. To qualify as a biodiversity hotspot, a region must meet two strict criteria: it must contain at least 500 species of vascular plants as endemic and it has to have lost at least 50% of its primary vegetation. 3. Western Ghats is a biodiversity hotspot in India.
This question appeared in the GPSC Prelims 2018 examination (GS-II). It is Question 69 out of 397 questions in this paper.
This question was part of the GPSC Prelims 2018 (GS-II). The GPSC Prelims examination tests candidates on general studies, current affairs, and aptitude through multiple-choice questions.
Practice previous year questions from all GPSC Prelims papers and compare patterns with UPSC Prelims PYQ to identify overlapping topics.