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Environment › Biodiversity

Three of the following criteria have contributed to the recognition of western Ghats, Sri Lanka and Indo-Burma regions as hotspots of biodiversity: 1. Species richness 2. Vegetation density 3. Endemism 4. Ethno-botanical importance 5. Threat perception 6. Adaptation of flora and fauna to warm and humid conditions Which three of the above are correct criteria in this context?

Options

(a)

1, 2 and 6 only

(b)

2, 4 and 6 only

(c)

1, 3 and 5 only

(d)

3, 4 and 6 only

Answer

(C)