The Western Ghats are one of the world's ten 'hottest biodiversity hotspots'. How many amphibian species are found here? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The Western Ghats are one of the world's ten 'hottest biodiversity hotspots'. How many amphibian species are found here?

A. 79

B. 279

C. 179

D. 379

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

The Western Ghats have 179 amphibian species[reference:154][reference:155].

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