Previous year MCQs

Environment & Ecology UPPSC 2015 GS-I
Question

Which of the following has been identified as a "biodiversity hot-spot" in India?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Western Ghats

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Western Ghats”.
Western Ghats is identified as a biodiversity hotspot in India.

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