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  • Please help! Select the correct statements about biodiversity:

Select the correct statements about biodiversity:

  • Option 1)

    Large scale planting of Bt cotton has no adverse effect on biodiversity.

  • Option 2)

    Western Ghats have a very high degree of species richness and endemism.

  • Option 3)

    Conservation of biodiversity is just a fad pursued by the developed countries.

  • Option 4)

    The desert areas of Rajasthan and Gujarat have a very high level of desert animal species as well as numerous rare animals.

 

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Hot Spots -

Hot Spots refer to the area with high density of diversity or mega diversity which are threatened at present.” There are around 16 hot spots, out of which two are located in India by the name Western Ghats and North-East Himalayas. These hot spots are determined on the basis of four factors 

- wherein

  • Degree of expectation
  • Degree of endemism
  • Number of species diversity
  • Degree of threat to habitat as a result of fragmentation and degradation.

 

 


Option 1)

Large scale planting of Bt cotton has no adverse effect on biodiversity.

Incorrect option

Option 2)

Western Ghats have a very high degree of species richness and endemism.

Correct option

Option 3)

Conservation of biodiversity is just a fad pursued by the developed countries.

Incorrect option

Option 4)

The desert areas of Rajasthan and Gujarat have a very high level of desert animal species as well as numerous rare animals.

Incorrect option

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