Biodiversity Hotspots in India

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

  1. Eastern Himalayas

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Sunderbans

  4. Gangetic Plain


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Gangetic Plain is not a biodiversity hotspot in India. It is a fertile plain that is home to a variety of crops, but it does not have the same level of biodiversity as the other hotspots.

Which of the following is the largest biodiversity hotspot in India?

  1. Eastern Himalayas

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Sunderbans

  4. Andaman and Nicobar Islands


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Eastern Himalayas is the largest biodiversity hotspot in India. It is home to a wide variety of plants and animals, including many endangered species.

Which of the following biodiversity hotspots is known for its mangrove forests?

  1. Eastern Himalayas

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Sunderbans

  4. Andaman and Nicobar Islands


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Sunderbans is a biodiversity hotspot that is known for its mangrove forests. These forests are home to a variety of plants and animals, including the Royal Bengal Tiger.

Which of the following biodiversity hotspots is known for its coral reefs?

  1. Eastern Himalayas

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Sunderbans

  4. Andaman and Nicobar Islands


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands is a biodiversity hotspot that is known for its coral reefs. These reefs are home to a variety of marine life, including fish, coral, and sea turtles.

Which of the following biodiversity hotspots is home to the one-horned rhinoceros?

  1. Eastern Himalayas

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Sunderbans

  4. Kaziranga National Park


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kaziranga National Park is a biodiversity hotspot that is home to the one-horned rhinoceros. This park is also home to a variety of other animals, including tigers, elephants, and leopards.

Which of the following biodiversity hotspots is home to the lion-tailed macaque?

  1. Eastern Himalayas

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Sunderbans

  4. Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve is a biodiversity hotspot that is home to the lion-tailed macaque. This reserve is also home to a variety of other animals, including tigers, elephants, and leopards.

Which of the following biodiversity hotspots is home to the Nilgiri tahr?

  1. Eastern Himalayas

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Sunderbans

  4. Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve is a biodiversity hotspot that is home to the Nilgiri tahr. This reserve is also home to a variety of other animals, including tigers, elephants, and leopards.

Which of the following biodiversity hotspots is home to the Western Ghats langur?

  1. Eastern Himalayas

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Sunderbans

  4. Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Western Ghats is a biodiversity hotspot that is home to the Western Ghats langur. This hotspot is also home to a variety of other animals, including tigers, elephants, and leopards.

Which of the following biodiversity hotspots is home to the golden langur?

  1. Eastern Himalayas

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Sunderbans

  4. Assam


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Assam is a biodiversity hotspot that is home to the golden langur. This hotspot is also home to a variety of other animals, including tigers, elephants, and leopards.

Which of the following biodiversity hotspots is home to the hoolock gibbon?

  1. Eastern Himalayas

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Sunderbans

  4. Manipur


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Manipur is a biodiversity hotspot that is home to the hoolock gibbon. This hotspot is also home to a variety of other animals, including tigers, elephants, and leopards.

Which of the following biodiversity hotspots is home to the pygmy hog?

  1. Eastern Himalayas

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Sunderbans

  4. Assam


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Assam is a biodiversity hotspot that is home to the pygmy hog. This hotspot is also home to a variety of other animals, including tigers, elephants, and leopards.

Which of the following biodiversity hotspots is home to the snow leopard?

  1. Eastern Himalayas

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Sunderbans

  4. Ladakh


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ladakh is a biodiversity hotspot that is home to the snow leopard. This hotspot is also home to a variety of other animals, including tigers, elephants, and leopards.

Which of the following biodiversity hotspots is home to the blackbuck?

  1. Eastern Himalayas

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Sunderbans

  4. Gujarat


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gujarat is a biodiversity hotspot that is home to the blackbuck. This hotspot is also home to a variety of other animals, including tigers, elephants, and leopards.

Which of the following biodiversity hotspots is home to the great Indian bustard?

  1. Eastern Himalayas

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Sunderbans

  4. Rajasthan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rajasthan is a biodiversity hotspot that is home to the great Indian bustard. This hotspot is also home to a variety of other animals, including tigers, elephants, and leopards.

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