Biodiversity Hotspots of India

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Which of the following is not a biodiversity hotspot in India?

  1. Eastern Himalayas

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  4. Sundarbans


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Sundarbans is a mangrove forest located in Bangladesh and West Bengal, India. It is not a biodiversity hotspot in India.

Which of the following biodiversity hotspots in India has the highest number of endemic species?

  1. Eastern Himalayas

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  4. Northeast India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Eastern Himalayas is home to a wide variety of endemic species, including the red panda, snow leopard, and takin.

Which of the following biodiversity hotspots in India is home to the largest population of wild elephants?

  1. Eastern Himalayas

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  4. Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve is home to the largest population of wild elephants in India.

Which of the following biodiversity hotspots in India is known for its unique flora and fauna, including the lion-tailed macaque and the Nilgiri tahr?

  1. Eastern Himalayas

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  4. Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve is known for its unique flora and fauna, including the lion-tailed macaque and the Nilgiri tahr.

Which of the following biodiversity hotspots in India is home to the world's largest population of tigers?

  1. Eastern Himalayas

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  4. Kaziranga National Park


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kaziranga National Park is home to the world's largest population of tigers.

Which of the following biodiversity hotspots in India is known for its rich birdlife, including the great hornbill and the Malabar grey hornbill?

  1. Eastern Himalayas

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  4. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is known for its rich birdlife, including the great hornbill and the Malabar grey hornbill.

Which of the following biodiversity hotspots in India is home to the world's largest population of one-horned rhinoceros?

  1. Eastern Himalayas

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  4. Kaziranga National Park


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kaziranga National Park is home to the world's largest population of one-horned rhinoceros.

Which of the following biodiversity hotspots in India is known for its unique flora and fauna, including the Nilgiri tahr and the lion-tailed macaque?

  1. Eastern Himalayas

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  4. Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve is known for its unique flora and fauna, including the Nilgiri tahr and the lion-tailed macaque.

Which of the following biodiversity hotspots in India is home to the world's largest population of tigers?

  1. Eastern Himalayas

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  4. Kaziranga National Park


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kaziranga National Park is home to the world's largest population of tigers.

Which of the following biodiversity hotspots in India is known for its rich birdlife, including the great hornbill and the Malabar grey hornbill?

  1. Eastern Himalayas

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  4. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is known for its rich birdlife, including the great hornbill and the Malabar grey hornbill.

Which of the following biodiversity hotspots in India is home to the world's largest population of one-horned rhinoceros?

  1. Eastern Himalayas

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  4. Kaziranga National Park


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kaziranga National Park is home to the world's largest population of one-horned rhinoceros.

Which of the following biodiversity hotspots in India is known for its unique flora and fauna, including the Nilgiri tahr and the lion-tailed macaque?

  1. Eastern Himalayas

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  4. Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve is known for its unique flora and fauna, including the Nilgiri tahr and the lion-tailed macaque.

Which of the following biodiversity hotspots in India is home to the world's largest population of tigers?

  1. Eastern Himalayas

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  4. Kaziranga National Park


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kaziranga National Park is home to the world's largest population of tigers.

Which of the following biodiversity hotspots in India is known for its rich birdlife, including the great hornbill and the Malabar grey hornbill?

  1. Eastern Himalayas

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  4. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is known for its rich birdlife, including the great hornbill and the Malabar grey hornbill.

Which of the following biodiversity hotspots in India is home to the world's largest population of one-horned rhinoceros?

  1. Eastern Himalayas

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  4. Kaziranga National Park


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kaziranga National Park is home to the world's largest population of one-horned rhinoceros.

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